New Words 2018

The following words were added to the Oxford and/or Merriam-Webster dictionaries over the course of 2018.

Adorbs (adj.) – Extremely charming or appealing : adorable.

Biohacking (n.) – Biological experimentation (as by gene editing or the use of drugs or implants) done to improve the qualities or capabilities of living organisms especially by individuals and groups outside of a traditional medical or scientific research environment.

Deglobalization (n.) – the process of making something less global and more regional in nature, focus, impact, etc.; esp. the reversal or decline of globalization, or its effects.

Hip Replacement (n.) – A surgical operation involving the reconstruction or replacement of a hip joint.

Mansplain (v.) – explain (something) to someone, typically a woman, in a manner regarded as condescending or patronizing.

Me Time (n.) – doing what one wants, typically on one’s own, as opposed to working or doing things for others, considered as important in reducing stress or restoring energy.

Mocktail (n.) – A usually iced drink made with any of various ingredients (such as juice, herbs, and soda water) but without alcohol: a nonalcoholic cocktail.

Rando (n.) derogatory, informal – A random person who is not known or recognizable or whose appearance seems unprompted or unwelcome.

Snowflake (n.) derogatory, informal – An overly sensitive or easily offended person, or one who believes they are entitled to special treatment on account of their supposedly unique characteristics.

TL;DR (abbrev.) – Too long; didn’t read—used to say that something would require too much time to read.

Tomoz (adv.) – Tomorrow