All the new additions to the Oxford English Dictionary, from 'fake news’ to ‘sumfin’

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Slang words and Star Wars terms make their way into the Oxford English Dictionary

As for food additions, the rise of Hawaiian cuisine has been recognised thanks to the addition of “poke”, a dish of marinated raw fish served over rice; while two popular American salads, cobb and wedge, have also been included in the update.

 

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chillax, really ?!

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