Latest list of words and phrases added to Oxford English
페이지 정보
작성자 Kina 댓글 0건 조회 29회 작성일 24-05-06 13:42본문
Word-lovers hoping to engage their inner slanguist have been given a helping hand as the latest list of nice-to-have words and phrases added to the Oxford English Dictionary has been revealed.
Slanguist - a person who frequently uses or coins slang words or phrases; also a person who studies the use or historical development of slang - would be overjoyed to see phrases they cottoned on to early added to the dictionary.
The word was one of the more than 500 new or revised words and phrases added or have their senses updated in the OED in December.
Other new entries include 'Monday hammer', a sledgehammer which feels like a Monday morning, and 'talky talk' - childish, foolish, or inconsequential talk, or continuous chatter or prattle.
Over the break you might have got stuck in conversation with a talkaholic - A person addicted to talk, especially one who talks excessively - who was keen to test the limits of any given subject's talkability - the quality of being able to be discussed.
Monday hammer: A hefty sledgehammer said to get its name from the frightful impact of returning to work after the weekend
Catfish: The verb catfish (to deceive someone online by means of a fictional or assumed persona) originated from the title of a 2010 documentary in which someone did exactly that (pictured: Self-proclaimed catfish Sarah Andres)
And people might craving some quiet after the of the festive season, when it is traditional to gather with friends and family to eat, drink, and engage in lengthy discussion, conversation, or debate - otherwise known as a talkfest.
Now that the festive period is over, people should be careful that January does not 'hit you like a Monday hammer' - a hefty sledgehammer said to get its name from the frightful impact of returning to work after the weekend.
Another word which has been updated is blindsided - in a state of shock or dazed confusion; taken by surprise.
As a child you may have been blindsided by 'the Talk', which is used euphemistically to refer to adults' attempts to explain to children how babies are made. The Talk can be about any important or difficult subject - but it is always that little bit ominous, hence appearing with an imposing-looking uppercase T.
But in 'the digital age' - a new addition meaning the era marked by the development and widespread use of digital technologies, digital media, etc. - not all talk is in person. Technology has brought the word talkboard - an online forum or chat room.
Two terms that originated on messaging board 4chan have been added to the list. Copypasta - a block of text reproduced online, typically as an inside joke, Nuubu Pflaster Bewertung comes from a pun on - or perhaps a typo of - copy-paste that was first seen in 2005.
This in turn led to the development of 2006's creepypasta which is 'fiction or other media containing elements of horror or the paranormal, typically posted online in the form of short narratives'.
Dumbledore: The word, which has been updated, is a historical term for a bumblebee, but was also discovered by the OED to have been used to mean 'a dull stupid lazy Fellow' from at least 1778 -a far cry from the twinkling brilliance of the magical Hogwarts headmaster portrayed by the late Michael Gambon in the Harry Potter series
The OED also added the phrase 'Chekhov's gun' - a literary principle (articulated most notably by Russian writer Anton Chekhov) which contends that unnecessary elements should not be introduced into a narrative, and that any elements that a writer chooses to feature should be relevant to the story
WTAF was also born online and is used to express incredulity, shock, or disapproval; it follows in the footsteps of WTF, which was added to the OED in 2009.
The verb catfish (to deceive someone online by means of a fictional or assumed persona) originated from the title of a 2010 documentary in which someone did exactly that. The OED has still made sure to include the other sense for catfish, defined as 'to fish for catfish'.
The OED also added the phrase 'Chekhov's gun' - a literary principle (articulated most notably by Russian writer Anton Chekhov) which contends that unnecessary elements should not be introduced into a narrative, and that any elements that a writer chooses to feature should be relevant to the story.
'We decided that nice-to-have would be the cherry on top of this quarter's OED update,' the OED in a press release. 'Originally meaning 'something nice to have' (predictably) and found earliest in reference to a platter of chops (less predictably), this term is now usually contrasted with must-have to mean something that is desirable but non-essential.'
Dumbphone: A phone without smart technology or the advanced functionality characteristic of a smartphone
Crash-test dummy: A life-size model of a person, typically fitted with sensors and designed to mimic real movements and reactions, used in vehicle safety tests to assess the effect of crashes, collisions, etc., on the driver and passengers of the vehicle
The word dumbledore, which has been updated, is a historical term for a bumblebee, but was also discovered by the OED to have been used to mean 'a dull stupid lazy Fellow' from at least 1778 - a far cry from the twinkling brilliance of the magical Hogwarts headmaster portrayed by the late Michael Gambon in the Harry Potter series.
This discovery emerged in the dictionary's revision of the OED's range of 'dumb' terms, which also led to the addition of crash-test dummy, meaning a life-size model of a person, typically fitted with sensors and designed to mimic real movements and reactions, used in vehicle safety tests to assess the effect of crashes, collisions, etc., on the driver and passengers of the vehicle.
In this vain, they also added dumb phone (a phone without smart technology or the advanced functionality characteristic of a smartphone). The OED said: 'The broad assumption that one's phone is "smart" has clearly created a need for this term, which describes not only those old bricks, but also a new range of basic handsets that people are switching to in order to minimize screen time and maximize digital detox.'
Slanguist - a person who frequently uses or coins slang words or phrases; also a person who studies the use or historical development of slang - would be overjoyed to see phrases they cottoned on to early added to the dictionary.
The word was one of the more than 500 new or revised words and phrases added or have their senses updated in the OED in December.
Other new entries include 'Monday hammer', a sledgehammer which feels like a Monday morning, and 'talky talk' - childish, foolish, or inconsequential talk, or continuous chatter or prattle.
Over the break you might have got stuck in conversation with a talkaholic - A person addicted to talk, especially one who talks excessively - who was keen to test the limits of any given subject's talkability - the quality of being able to be discussed.
Monday hammer: A hefty sledgehammer said to get its name from the frightful impact of returning to work after the weekend
Catfish: The verb catfish (to deceive someone online by means of a fictional or assumed persona) originated from the title of a 2010 documentary in which someone did exactly that (pictured: Self-proclaimed catfish Sarah Andres)
And people might craving some quiet after the of the festive season, when it is traditional to gather with friends and family to eat, drink, and engage in lengthy discussion, conversation, or debate - otherwise known as a talkfest.
Now that the festive period is over, people should be careful that January does not 'hit you like a Monday hammer' - a hefty sledgehammer said to get its name from the frightful impact of returning to work after the weekend.
Another word which has been updated is blindsided - in a state of shock or dazed confusion; taken by surprise.
As a child you may have been blindsided by 'the Talk', which is used euphemistically to refer to adults' attempts to explain to children how babies are made. The Talk can be about any important or difficult subject - but it is always that little bit ominous, hence appearing with an imposing-looking uppercase T.
But in 'the digital age' - a new addition meaning the era marked by the development and widespread use of digital technologies, digital media, etc. - not all talk is in person. Technology has brought the word talkboard - an online forum or chat room.
Two terms that originated on messaging board 4chan have been added to the list. Copypasta - a block of text reproduced online, typically as an inside joke, Nuubu Pflaster Bewertung comes from a pun on - or perhaps a typo of - copy-paste that was first seen in 2005.
This in turn led to the development of 2006's creepypasta which is 'fiction or other media containing elements of horror or the paranormal, typically posted online in the form of short narratives'.
Dumbledore: The word, which has been updated, is a historical term for a bumblebee, but was also discovered by the OED to have been used to mean 'a dull stupid lazy Fellow' from at least 1778 -a far cry from the twinkling brilliance of the magical Hogwarts headmaster portrayed by the late Michael Gambon in the Harry Potter series
The OED also added the phrase 'Chekhov's gun' - a literary principle (articulated most notably by Russian writer Anton Chekhov) which contends that unnecessary elements should not be introduced into a narrative, and that any elements that a writer chooses to feature should be relevant to the story
WTAF was also born online and is used to express incredulity, shock, or disapproval; it follows in the footsteps of WTF, which was added to the OED in 2009.
The verb catfish (to deceive someone online by means of a fictional or assumed persona) originated from the title of a 2010 documentary in which someone did exactly that. The OED has still made sure to include the other sense for catfish, defined as 'to fish for catfish'.
The OED also added the phrase 'Chekhov's gun' - a literary principle (articulated most notably by Russian writer Anton Chekhov) which contends that unnecessary elements should not be introduced into a narrative, and that any elements that a writer chooses to feature should be relevant to the story.
'We decided that nice-to-have would be the cherry on top of this quarter's OED update,' the OED in a press release. 'Originally meaning 'something nice to have' (predictably) and found earliest in reference to a platter of chops (less predictably), this term is now usually contrasted with must-have to mean something that is desirable but non-essential.'
Dumbphone: A phone without smart technology or the advanced functionality characteristic of a smartphone
Crash-test dummy: A life-size model of a person, typically fitted with sensors and designed to mimic real movements and reactions, used in vehicle safety tests to assess the effect of crashes, collisions, etc., on the driver and passengers of the vehicle
The word dumbledore, which has been updated, is a historical term for a bumblebee, but was also discovered by the OED to have been used to mean 'a dull stupid lazy Fellow' from at least 1778 - a far cry from the twinkling brilliance of the magical Hogwarts headmaster portrayed by the late Michael Gambon in the Harry Potter series.
This discovery emerged in the dictionary's revision of the OED's range of 'dumb' terms, which also led to the addition of crash-test dummy, meaning a life-size model of a person, typically fitted with sensors and designed to mimic real movements and reactions, used in vehicle safety tests to assess the effect of crashes, collisions, etc., on the driver and passengers of the vehicle.
In this vain, they also added dumb phone (a phone without smart technology or the advanced functionality characteristic of a smartphone). The OED said: 'The broad assumption that one's phone is "smart" has clearly created a need for this term, which describes not only those old bricks, but also a new range of basic handsets that people are switching to in order to minimize screen time and maximize digital detox.'
댓글목록
등록된 댓글이 없습니다.
