Wow! I had fun today. I ate rice and chicken, chilled myself with soft drink. Despite the fact that today is Christmas day, I spent
hours researching on things that will better my life and also the life of others.
Don't allow the funfair to distract your goal setting in 2017. Infact, this is the best time for you to start working on your goals. This evening I want to share with you some new words added to English language this outgoing year 2016. You have to know these words because English language is our (Nigeria) official language and the right use of it can stand you out or even make you a millionaire.
It should be noted that local Nigerian names like Ogadinma, Afaka, Muyiwa or any native word can be added to dictionary if something significant happens that relates to it. For example, former Nigerian Minister of Niger Delta, Godsday Orubebe name was added to Urban dictionary when he disrupted the announcement of election result during 2015 polls. Urban Dictionary is a crowdsourced online dictionary of slang words and phrases that was founded in 1999 as a parody of Dictionary.com. Although, Orubebe is not a standard word but can be used as a slang when speaking loosely. Like, "Chidinma's wedding was Orubebed by her ex-boyfriend". This means, Chidinma's ex-boyfriend disrupted her wedding.
Below are list of some standard words added to Oxford dictionary this outgoing year 2016. Oxford Dictionary of English (ODE) is a single-volume English dictionary published by Oxford University Press, it is updated four times a year.
The new words are:
1. CLICKTIVISM:
The practice of signaling support for a political or social cause by means of the Internet, through social media, online petitions, etc., rather than by more substantive involvement.
2. FREEMIUM :
A business model, especially on the Internet, whereby basic services are provided free of charge while more advanced features must be paid for. As a freelancer, I used the word "Freemium" a lot when discussing with my prospects and clients to lure them to use my services. For instance, I can charge a client N100,000 and promise to render another service for him for free. It's a good marketing strategy. All business minded person should consider using the word "Freemium".
3. MOOBS:
Have you seen men with big Breasts? There is a new word for it and it is called "Moobs". You can say, “Mr. Osakwe’s moobs looks bigger today”. Moobs are usually prominent breasts on a man (likened to those of a woman), typically as a result of excess pectoral fat.
4. YODA:
A person who embodies the characteristics
5. YOLO:
You only live once’; used to express the view that one should make the most of the present moment without worrying about the future (often as a rationale for impulsive or reckless behaviour).
6. GENDER-FLUID
It means not clearly or wholly male or female; designating a person who does not identify with a single fixed gender.
There are other new words added to dictionary this year that are too numerous to mention.
QUESTIONS:
1. Which of the above mentioned new words do you like most?
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@Alan: same to you. thanks. @Kanayo: You are doing MMM or NNN things on Christmas Day. "There is God Oooooooo"
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Endy old friend. Merry Xmas and thanks for the English lecture
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Brown Ogba
You missed out one important word...... Buhari which means hardship
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@Brown:
Yeah, Buhari can make Urban dictionary. You can say, Nigerians are
Buharised. Meaning, Nigerians are suffering. @Sola: merry xmas my
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Same to you
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Compliment of the season