From memes to mainstream: Delulu, skibidi, and more added to the dictionary
Here are all the newest official words in the English language.
Do you have rizz? Why is America turning into a broligarchy? Do you think Piers Morgan is a bit delulu with no solulu? It turns out I’m not talking rubbish, I’m just cool and down with the kids, bro.
The English language is constantly in motion, like a shapeshifting Pokémon that forever moulds and adapts to its surroundings. And this year, we’ve had more than 6,000 new words that have been made official, although it’s probably best not to say them in your next meeting.
The Cambridge Dictionary draws on the Cambridge English Corpus—a database of over two billion written and spoken words—to track how new words are used by different people, how frequently they appear, and in what contexts.
If you think more colleagues would benefit from knowing this word, vote for it to be added to the Cambridge Dictionary: https://t.co/gOGVaku1vC#Taskmasking #CambridgeDictionary pic.twitter.com/O7al6Ky5li
— Cambridge Dictionary (@CambridgeWords) August 11, 2025
Some new words added to the dictionary:
Delulu: believing things that are not real or true, just because you believe to.
Tradwife: a married woman, especially one who posts on social media, who stays at home doing cooking, cleaning etc. and has children that she takes care of
Broligarchy: a small group of men, especially men owning or involved in a technology business, who are extremely rich and powerful, and who have or want political influence
Mouse jiggler: a device or piece of software that makes it seem as though the mouse is moving, so that it seems that you are working when you are not
Skibidi: a word that can have different meanings such as ‘cool’ or ‘bad’, or can be used with no real meaning as a joke.
Inspo: short for inspiration– is something, especially something posted on the internet, that gives you ideas for doing something or that makes you want to do something.
Snackable: used to describe content that you can read or play in small amounts or for a short time, reflects our ever-shrinking attention spans.
Lewk: a play on the word look, meaning a particular style, fashion, or outfit, especially one that is unusual and impressive.
Chronoworking: adapting your working hours to when you feel most awake and energetic
Related stories
Get your game on! Whether you’re into NFL touchdowns, NBA buzzer-beaters, world-class soccer goals, or MLB home runs, our app has it all.
Dive into live coverage, expert insights, breaking news, exclusive videos, and more – plus, stay updated on the latest in current affairs and entertainment. Download now for all-access coverage, right at your fingertips – anytime, anywhere.
Complete your personal details to comment