Other additions in the dictionary’s quarterly update include ‘non-player character’, ‘cheat code’, ‘snark’ and ...

The new words have been added as part of the December update (Ian Nicholson/PA) Elsewhere, stroopwafel has been added to the English dictionary, thanks to the treat’s growing popularity in the UK. The ...

The UK Scrabble Open returns to Reading, marking the first use of a revised dictionary. From January 3-10, the event, organised by the Association of British Scrabble Players (ABSP), will take place ...

Great op-ed by Camilla Cavendish on the importance of plain English ( December 28 ). However, my enjoyment was briefly interrupted when I had to look up the definition of “otiose”. It made me smile, ...

The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has added seven new Korean words, including “dalgona” and “maknae”. According to the OED’s website on Tuesday, the words “noraebang,” “hyung ...

Trump Inauguration – 19/01 - a lot of the recent turmoil in markets since the start of the year appears to be being blamed on ...

Video gaming terms 'cheat code' and 'cutscene' and the name of a Dutch sweet treat are among the terms that have been added to the Oxford ...

The Oxford English Dictionary has added 20 Nigerian words, showcasing the global influence of Nigeria’s culture and language.

Kamal’s dictionary was completed 100 years ago, earning him the title Pasha, awarded by King Fouad. However, he died shortly ...