{"id":24646,"date":"2026-01-06T16:20:57","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T21:20:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/?p=24646"},"modified":"2026-01-08T14:05:28","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T19:05:28","slug":"new-english-words-for-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/new-english-words-for-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"New English Words For 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p align=\"center\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FtJ87H64e7A?si=IcUQye2WP4BuObTY?rel=0\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>English is always changing: every year, new words are added to the dictionary.<\/p>\n<p>That&#8217;s why I\u2019m teaching you 26 NEW English Words for 2026!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ll learn 26 of the\u00a0<em>newest<\/em>\u00a0additions to the English language &#8211; so that your vocabulary stays up-to-date.<\/p>\n<div class=\"alert\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/espressoenglish.lpages.co\/free-pdf-26-new-words-for-2026\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-24673\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/newwords2026-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/newwords2026-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/newwords2026-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/newwords2026-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/newwords2026.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/espressoenglish.lpages.co\/free-pdf-26-new-words-for-2026\/\" class=\"elementor-button\">Download lesson pdf<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Internet, Social Media &amp; Online Culture<\/h3>\n<h4>rage bait<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Definition: Content posted online to deliberately make people angry so they comment, argue, or share it.<\/li>\n<li>Example: That post isn\u2019t serious \u2014 it\u2019s obvious <strong>rage bait<\/strong> to boost engagement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24665\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/rage-bait-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"178\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>clout<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Definition: Influence, popularity, or attention, especially on social media.<\/li>\n<li>Example: He posted the photo just for <strong>clout<\/strong>, not because he cared about the issue.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/clout.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/clout.png 300w, https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/clout-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>slop<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Definition: Low-quality online content, often generated by AI<\/li>\n<li>Example: My feed is full of<strong> AI slop<\/strong> that all looks the same.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>inspo<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Definition: Informal short form of inspiration, often used online.<\/li>\n<li>Example: I save workout <strong>inspo<\/strong> videos to stay motivated.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/inspo.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/inspo.png 300w, https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/inspo-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>cancel culture<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Definition: The practice of publicly criticizing and boycotting someone for offensive behavior or opinions.<\/li>\n<li>Example: Some people think <strong>cancel culture<\/strong> helps accountability, while others think it goes too far.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24663\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cancelled.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cancelled.png 300w, https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cancelled-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>doomscroll<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Definition: To spend a long time scrolling through negative or upsetting news online.<\/li>\n<li>Example: I stopped <strong>doomscrolling<\/strong> before bed because it made my anxiety worse.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24662\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/doomscrolling.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/doomscrolling.png 300w, https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/doomscrolling-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>delulu<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Definition: Slang for delusional \u2014 believing something false or unrealistic.<\/li>\n<li>Example: Thinking you&#8217;ll become fluent in English without practicing is <strong>delulu<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Relationships, Dating &amp; Social Behavior<\/h3>\n<h4>side-eye<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Definition: A look (or reaction) that shows irritation, confusion, judgment, or disapproval.<\/li>\n<li>Example: She gave him serious <strong>side-eye<\/strong> after hearing his weak excuse for forgetting her birthday.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24661\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/side-eye.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/side-eye.png 300w, https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/side-eye-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>touch grass<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Definition: A humorous way to tell someone to stop spending so much time online and reconnect with real life.<\/li>\n<li>Example: If online arguments upset you that much, you might need to <strong>touch grass.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24660\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/touch-grass.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"130\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>situationship<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Definition: A romantic relationship that isn\u2019t clearly defined or official.<\/li>\n<li>Example: They act like a couple, but no labels \u2014 it\u2019s a <strong>situationship<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24659\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/situationship.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/situationship.png 300w, https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/situationship-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>hard pass<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Definition: A strong, definite refusal.<\/li>\n<li>Example: A five-hour meeting on Friday afternoon? <strong>Hard pass.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24658\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/hard-pass.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/hard-pass.png 300w, https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/hard-pass-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>rizz<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Definition: Charisma (people tend to be attracted to \/ drawn to \/ like and follow people who have charisma)<\/li>\n<li>Example: He\u2019s not rich or famous, but he&#8217;s got <strong>rizz.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24657\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/charisma.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/charisma.png 300w, https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/charisma-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"alert\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/espressoenglish.lpages.co\/free-pdf-26-new-words-for-2026\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-24673\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/newwords2026-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/newwords2026-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/newwords2026-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/newwords2026-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/newwords2026.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/espressoenglish.lpages.co\/free-pdf-26-new-words-for-2026\/\" class=\"elementor-button\">Download lesson pdf<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Lifestyle &amp; Mental Health<\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">bed rotting<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Definition: Spending long periods lying in bed doing nothing productive, often linked to burnout or low mood.<\/li>\n<li>Example: After finals week, I spent the whole weekend <strong>bed rotting.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24656\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/bed-rotting.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/bed-rotting.png 300w, https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/bed-rotting-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>adulting<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Definition: Doing responsible, grown-up tasks like paying bills or making appointments.<\/li>\n<li>Example: Making a dentist appointment feels like peak <strong>adulting<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24655\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/adulting.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/adulting.png 300w, https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/adulting-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>dad bod<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Definition: A male body type that\u2019s slightly soft or out of shape, often viewed as relatable or attractive.<\/li>\n<li>Example: He\u2019s not ripped, but the <strong>dad bod<\/strong> works for him.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24654\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/dad-bod.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/dad-bod.png 300w, https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/dad-bod-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>beast mode<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Definition: A mental state of extreme focus, energy, or effort.<\/li>\n<li>Example: She went into<strong> beast mode<\/strong> and finished the project in one night.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24653\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/beast-mode.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/beast-mode.png 300w, https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/beast-mode-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>microstress<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Definition: Small, repeated sources of stress that build up over time.<\/li>\n<li>Example: Constant notifications create <strong>microstress<\/strong> throughout the day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Work &amp; Technology<\/h3>\n<h4>WFH<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Definition: Abbreviation for work from home.<\/li>\n<li>Example: I don&#8217;t drive, so I&#8217;m only looking for <strong>WFH<\/strong> jobs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24652\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/wfh.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/wfh.png 300w, https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/wfh-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>mouse jiggler<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Definition: A device that moves your mouse so your computer looks active.<\/li>\n<li>Example: Some remote workers use a <strong>mouse jiggler<\/strong> to stay \u201conline.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail wp-image-24651\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mouse-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mouse-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mouse.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>quiet hiring<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Definition: Giving existing employees new responsibilities instead of hiring new staff.<\/li>\n<li>Example: The company used <strong>quiet hiring<\/strong> to fill gaps without increasing headcount.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>AI hallucination<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Definition: When an AI system confidently generates false or made-up information.<\/li>\n<li>Example: That scientific journal doesn\u2019t exist \u2014 it\u2019s an <strong>AI hallucination.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>dashcam<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Definition: Short for &#8220;dashboard camera&#8221;: a camera mounted in a car that records while driving.<\/li>\n<li>Example: The <strong>dashcam<\/strong> footage proved the accident wasn\u2019t his fault.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24650\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/dashcam.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/dashcam.png 300w, https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/dashcam-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Food &amp; Culture<\/h3>\n<h4>cold brew<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Definition: Coffee made by steeping grounds in cold water for many hours.<\/li>\n<li>Example: I prefer <strong>cold brew<\/strong> because it\u2019s less acidic.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24669\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cold-brew.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cold-brew.png 300w, https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cold-brew-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>farm-to-table<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Definition: Food sourced directly from local farms, often emphasizing freshness and sustainability.<\/li>\n<li>Example: That restaurant is known for its <strong>farm-to-table<\/strong> menu.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24668\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/farm-to-table.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"211\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>tradwife<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Definition: A woman who promotes traditional gender roles, especially staying home to manage the household.<\/li>\n<li>Example: She shares <strong>tradwife<\/strong> content about cooking and homemaking online.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24671\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/tradwife.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/tradwife.png 300w, https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/tradwife-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>cooked<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Definition: Slang meaning defeated or doomed.<\/li>\n<li>Example: If we miss this deadline, we\u2019re <strong>cooked<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail wp-image-24670\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cooked-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cooked-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cooked.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/courses.espressoenglish.net\/academy\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1-day-academy-lto.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"806\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24215\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1-day-academy-lto.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1-day-academy-lto-300x242.png 300w, https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1-day-academy-lto-768x619.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>English is always changing: every year, new words are added to the dictionary. 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