Stefan Fatsis on the words that defined 2025

Speaking from his home in Washington, D.C., Fatsis reflects on the thousands of words that were added to the lexicon in 2025, ...
Business Day

Nyash’, ‘biko’, ‘abeg make global debut as Oxford Dictionary adds 24 Nigerian words

The Oxford English Dictionary has expanded its lexicon with the addition of 24 Nigerian words and expressions such as “nyash, ...
Vanguard

Full List: Nyash, Amala, other Nigerian words added to Oxford Dictionary

The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has expanded its lexicon with the addition of new Nigerian words and expressions in its latest update ...
Kenyans.co.ke

'Nyash’ & ‘Abeg’ Among Several African Phrases Added to Oxford English Dictionary

The move is aimed at recognising Africa's deep-rooted and widespread culture and values, with over 1,000 existing entries ...
The Punch on MSN

Oxford Dictionary adds amala, abeg, other Nigerian words

The Oxford English Dictionary has added several Nigerian-origin words in its latest update, reflecting the growing global ...
Naija News

Full List: More Nigerian Words Added To Oxford Dictionary

The Oxford English Dictionary has expanded its lexicon with the inclusion of several Nigerian words and expressions in its ...
The New York Times

Overwhelmed by Cuteness? There’s a Word for That.

The Oxford English Dictionary added 42 new words borrowed from other languages, including gigil, a Tagalog expression for witnessing something adorable. By Gina Cherelus Need a word to emphasize that ...