Cambridge Dictionary has included 6,000 new words, which also include trendy words like 'Skibidi' and 'Dilulu' from the Internet and social media. This shows that nowadays memes and online trends are giving new colors to the English language.

Language has always changed with time. Earlier, people used to learn new words from books and newspapers, but now the Internet, social media, and memes have become the real laboratory of language. The biggest proof of this was found recently when the world's famous Cambridge Dictionary added 6,000 new words to its list at once. Many of these words have come directly from the world of the Internet.

The journey from 'Skibidi' to the dictionary

A few years ago, a YouTube series "Skibidi Toilet" went viral. This strange word, which was used repeatedly in it, has now become so popular that people started using it as a joke, a compliment or just like that. Sometimes it means “cool”, sometimes “weird” or sometimes it has no meaning at all.

The popularity of this word increased so much on social media that it started being used from Hollywood to politics. Famous celebrity Kim Kardashian got “Skibidi Toilet” written on her jewellery and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese jokingly said in his speech – “Delulu with no solulu.”

‘Delulu’ and other new words

Some of the new words added by the Cambridge Dictionary have become a part of the everyday language of the youth.

Delulu – Actually comes from delusional. Meaning: When a person stubbornly believes in things that are not true.

Tradwife – means “traditional wife.” This is a social media trend in which women take pride in taking care of the home and adopting the old family role.

Lewk – When someone has a very stylish or different look.

Broligaarchy – A combination of ‘bro’ and ‘oligarchy’. Meaning the group of rich and powerful men who dominate politics or the tech industry.

Inspo – That is, inspiration. Used for motivation in fitness, fashion or lifestyle.

Words related to work and technology are also included.

Snackable – Content that can be read or watched quickly, like Instagram reels or short videos.

Mouse jiggler – A device or software that shows your computer as active, so that it looks like you are working.

Work wife / Work spouse – Those colleagues in the office with whom you have a very deep professional bonding.

New words from AI and social media

Just a few months ago, Cambridge added another new word – Slop. Earlier it meant leftover food. But now it is being used for poor quality content on the internet, especially content made with AI (Artificial Intelligence).

These words are also included

Green flag / Red flag – To show good or bad qualities on social media.

Forever chemical – Harmful chemicals that remain in the environment for a long time.

RAAC – A type of lightweight concrete, which raised questions about the safety of many buildings in the UK.

The changing face of language

According to Cambridge University Press, more than 6,000 new words have been added to the dictionary this year alone and about 3,200 new words were added last year. This means that English is changing faster than ever now.

Memes and trends generated daily on social media platforms such as TikTok, Instagram and YouTube are now becoming a part of the language. Words that were just jokes or memes yesterday are making their way into the official dictionary today.