23 June 2007

The lexicographic minute

Yes ladies, gentlemen and other it is that time of year; the Oxford English Dictionary has added a bunch of new words. A sampling of the new words includes:

primal scream - I thought they broke up

airdate - I have been on any number of these

chill pill - how dated!

Internet!!!!

non-compete - in memory of Baron Black of Crossharbour

shreddies - note to Americans think Wheat Chex

They have also added such important new subordinate entries as:

aggressive beggar, aggressive begging, aggressive panhandler & aggressive panhandling - clearly an OED staffer had an unfortunate experience on a trip to London

best bitter & best practice

bikini wax

bunker mentality - see also Gone-zo watch

cow pie - see also Desperate Dan

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