'Tradwife', 'delulu' and 'skibidi' among new words added to Cambridge Dictionary
9 months ago
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- The Cambridge Dictionary added 6,000 new words in 2025, many inspired by social media.
- New slang words include 'delulu', 'tradwife', 'broligarchy', and 'lewk', reflecting internet culture.
- 'Delulu' comes from 'delusional', popularized by Australian PM Anthony Albanese.
- 'Lewk' refers to a distinctive style, popularized by 'RuPaul's Drag Race'.
- 'Tradwife' (traditional wife) describes women embracing traditional gender roles, like influencer Hannah Neeleman.
- 'Broligarchy' blends 'bro' and 'oligarchy', referring to powerful tech men like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos.
- Other additions include 'work wife/work spouse' and 'inspo' (inspiration).
- 'Skibidi' is a versatile slang term popularized by the 'Skibidi Toilet' YouTube series and used by Gen Alpha.
- The dictionary selects words with staying power, reflecting evolving internet culture.