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10 Words That Really Didn’t Need to Be Added to the English Language

10 Words That Really Didn’t Need to Be Added to the English Language

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English is an ever-evolving language, and we are constantly coming up with new words to describe our changing world. Dictionaries frequently release new editions to reflect new terminology, and the Oxford Dictionaries Online is no exception. However, in the past year, they may have taken it a bit too far with the following additions to their esteemed pages. Here are 10 words that really didn’t need to be added to the English language.

Sources: Oxford Dictionaries Online, Cracked.com, MentalFloss.com, PolicyMic.com

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Un-Ship.com

“Derp”

Literally, the word you use to describe something so stupid, there are no words. Used as a substitute for speech regarded as meaningless or stupid, or to comment on a foolish or stupid action.

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LadyIcons.Wordpress.com

“Food Baby”

Food baby (n): A protruding stomach caused by eating a large quantity of food and supposedly resembling that of a woman in the early stages of pregnancy.

As in, you just ate 17 pounds of turkey at Thanksgiving dinner, and you can now rest your plate comfortably on your enormous food baby of a belly. Good thing you wore the elastic pants this year.

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MyndFuq.Wordpress.com

“Bromance”

Bromance (n): A close but non-sexual relationship between two men.

Like when your boyfriend and his best friend like to nap on the couch together, or don’t think it’s weird when one of them brushes their teeth while the other is in the shower. It’s that kind of close.

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NYDailyNews.com

“Grrrl”

Grrrl (n): A young woman regarded as independent and strong or aggressive, especially in her attitude to men or in her sexuality (A blend of “Grrr” and “Girl.”)

Basically, Beyoncé.

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HeavyHead6.DeviantArt.com

“Chillax”

Chillax (v): Calm down and relax.

Because why use two words when just one will do?

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Hydrobromic.com

“Meatspace”

Meatspace (n): The physical world, as opposed to virtual.

Apparently, in these digital times, we have to have a word that describes the actual world outside of our smart phones and laptops. It’s that thing that you occasionally glance up at while staring at your screen and trolling people on Reddit.

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BoysStuff.co.uk

“Mankini”

Mankini (n): A brief one-piece bathing garment for men, with a T-back.

Something that should absolutely not be a word, since it absolutely should not be a thing. Gentlemen, swim trunks and Speedos are fine. Let’s not get crazy.

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HuffingtonPost.com

“Screenager”

Screenager (n): A person in their teens or 20s who has an aptitude for computers and the Internet.

Also known as the entire population under 30. I’m pretty sure babies are learning to text before they can walk nowadays.

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FlavorWire.com

“Whovian”

Whovian (n): A fan of the British sci-fi TV series “Doctor Who.”

“Doctor Who” is very big in the U.K., and apparently needs its own word to classify its devoted fans. Who knew?

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TheSop.org

“Bouncebackability”

Bouncebackability (n): The ability to recover from near defeat in a competition; the ability to recover from a setback.

Since it’s hard to imagine sports commentators seriously mentioning a star athlete’s “bouncebackability,” the word probably has more use for those that had a rough night out and are contemplating their bouncebackability in order to start drinking again. Boot and rally, bro!