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Malay Mail on MSN6d
‘Even slang is part of English’: Why and how Malaysian words like ‘alamak’ and ‘terror’ made it into Oxford Dictionary
Malaysia’s colourful English stepped into the global linguistic spotlight after words like “alamak” and “tapau” found a home ...
Interaksyon9d
Pinoys’ views on Oxford English Dictionary inclusion of ‘gigil’ in word list
Oxford English Dictionary (OED) officially added the Filipino word "gigil" to its lexicon update and Filipinos took to social ...
Science Daily9d
Common phrases, not fancy words, make you sound more fluent in a foreign language
Fluency in a foreign language is often thought to be about speaking quickly and using advanced vocabulary. However, researchers reveal that speakers who use common, everyday expressions sound more ...
Technobaboy on MSN9d
Filipino words Like ‘Gigil’ and ‘Videoke’ now officially in Oxford English Dictionary
Eleven Filipino words have been officially added to the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) in its March 2025 update. This recognition highlights the growing influence of Filipino culture and language ...
Metro26d
Nine English words you probably didn’t know came from Irish
It was picked up from the Scots and northeast English word ‘crack’, meaning loud gossip, banter or bragging. Craic then acquired its characteristic Irish spelling, and it has kept this since ...