New Words for 2021: DFGH

A couple of weeks ago, I began this series of posts with new words beginning with A, B, and C that were recently added to the Oxford English Dictionary.  You and I

both noticed that some of the words seemed as if they were not new at all and had been around for decades. I am not sure how the OED goes about adding words, but I have noticed that they do not seem to include any pop culture words that come into the language. I will check it out later, but it appears that the OED is not interested in those words and intends to keep its elite dictionary status.  In keeping with the OED, here are some of its new words beginning with D. F, G, and H:

decarcerate – To free a prisoner or prisoners from incarceration. Often used to indicate the wider initiative of decreasing the prison population.

disaster capitalism – Using disasters such as pandemics and climate catastrophes to make money.

drive-up – Noun or adjective. A bank, restaurant, or other business where you can drive up to a window rather than go into a building; description of such a business.

drivenness  – The quality of being driven; ambitious

fassy – Noun. Sores or inflammation of the skin.

frick – Euphemistic form of fuck. Wow – when is the last time you heard someone say frick? And the Oxford Dictionary is just getting around to that one?? Usually, frickin’ is used, right?

ghost account – Originally a bank account set up by someone who has either died or forgotten about the account. Now used to indicate an account set up anonymously.

ghostie – Another word for a ghost (really???).

haggis-headed – Stupid or foolish, referring to a person.

hallyu – The increase in international  interest of South Korean pop culture. 

 

A short one this week because I will be on a family vacation….