Sky News reported that the Cambridge Dictionary added some Zoomer lingo to their official dictionary this week.
And while I'm sure everyone everywhere is excited to finally get some definitive meaning for this generation's gobbledygook, I regret to inform you the definitions are less than helpful.
Take for example the description of the word "skibidi":
Skibidi can have a number of different meanings, including good, bad, cool or even weird. It can even have no meaning and can just be a gibberish sound.
It was popularised by the creator of a viral animated YouTube series called Skibidi Toilet - about toilets with human heads sticking out of the bowl.
So then we don't really know what "skibidi" means?
Other words that were added are,
Delulu - from the word delusional. The Australian prime minister once used the phrase 'delulu with no solulu' (delusional with no solution) in a speech to parliament.
Lewk - a play on the word look; meaning a particular style, fashion, or outfit, especially one that is unusual and impressive. Made popular by reality TV show RuPaul's Drag Race.
Tradwife - short for traditional wife; especially a woman who stays at home cooking, cleaning and taking care of her children. It reflects a contentious Instagram and TikTok trend of such influencers embracing traditional gender roles. One of the most famous examples is American Hannah Needleman, who has more than 10 million followers and has been called 'the queen of tradwifery'.
Broligarchy - a blend of bro and oligarchy. It refers to a small group of men, especially those in tech, who are rich and powerful, and who have or want political influence. It's been used to describe the likes of Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, who all attended Donald Trump's inauguration.
Work wife/work spouse - workplace relationships where two people help and trust each other.
Inspo - short for inspiration; something that inspires something new, especially when posted on the internet. Fitness influencer Alaya F was responsible for an inspo trend after she recommended doing a headstand on a paddleboard in the middle of a river.
Here's a great clip:
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So now these "words" will forever be emblazoned in the halls of etymology!
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