Each
year many new English words make their way into the dictionary. Learning new words
will boost your confidence and helps you actively participate in English
conversations between friends, and others.
The
40 New Words with Meaning:
Situationship
– a relationship that is more than friends but less than a couple
Nomophobia
– fear of being without a mobile phone
Blert
– a fool
Comp
– give somebody something for free
Stan
– obsessive fan of a specific celebrity
Adulting
– activities that are considered typical of adults
Hygge
– feeling warm, comfortable, content
Gig
worker – people who take up temporary jobs
Buzzy
– exciting
Cringe
– feeling embarrassed and ashamed
Long
hauler – somebody who is experiencing the after-effects of any serious illness
Fast
fashion – clothing at affordable prices
Finfluencer
– a definite type of influencer who emphasizes on money-related topics
Lowkey
– something that you might not want others to know explicitly
Hangry
– getting angry because of hunger
Awe
walk – taking a walk outside and looking at the things around you
Contactless
– not requiring physical touching or interaction between people
Truthiness
– something that appears true but isn’t backed up by evidence or fact
Bit
rot – digital information that can’t be opened
Makerspace
– a place where people come together to create something
Awfulize
– imagining a situation to be as bad as possible
Anglosphere
- English-speaking countries collectively
Bigsie
– arrogant, pretentious
Athleisure
– casual, comfortable clothing or footwear
Awedde
– overcoming or healing from anger, madness, or distress
Awesomesauce
– excellent
Awfy
– terrible
Bok
– A South African
Jerkweed
– a silly person
Bukateria
– a roadside restaurant or stall
Chickie
– a term of endearment for a child
Coulrophobia
– extreme fear of clowns
Dof
– stupid
Fantoosh
– stylish
Kvetchy
– irritable
Mama
put – a street vendor
Thirstry
– having a strong desire for publicity
Franger
– condom
Shero
– a female hero
Chillax
– becoming calm and relaxed
