The Oxford English Dictionary adds new words four times a year. This month, it's "gigil," an overwhelming need to squeeze ...

Words such as "alamak" and "nasi lemak" have been added to the Oxford English Dictionary in its latest update in March. The dictionary explained that people who speak English alongside other languages ...

If you’ve ever experienced the indescribable feeling of being so overwhelmed by cuteness that it almost seems unbearable, ...

The OED contains more than 600,000 words, making it one of the most comprehensive dictionaries in the English-speaking world. Its editors consider thousands of new word suggestions each year.

Malaysia’s colourful English stepped into the global linguistic spotlight after words like “alamak” and “tapau” found a home ...

Newly added Philippine words include videoke, a karaoke-like pastime with a scoring system, and salakot, a wide-brimmed, lightweight hat worn by farmers. Gigil (pronounced ghee-gill) is among the ...