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Word of the Day: TurgidTurgid means swollen or inflated, often referring to language that is overly complex and hard to grasp. This style can make simple ideas co...07 Apr, 2026, 10.20 AM IST- Why HR Says “We’ll Finalize Later," and Why That One Line Leaves Employees Stuck in LimboOrganisations often face employee concerns when HR delays finalising details. This practice, common in hiring and negotiations, leads to em...27 Mar, 2026, 04.27 PM IST
- Word of the Day: BrevityBrevity means communicating ideas clearly and efficiently. It involves using few words to convey a message directly. This skill is crucial ...13 Mar, 2026, 10.42 AM IST
- Word of the day: Crema – Understanding the rich layer on your coffee, origin, and why it matters in espressoCrema meaning: A golden-brown froth atop espresso, known as 'crema,' signifies a quality brew. This natural foam, formed by pressurized hot...12 Mar, 2026, 08.11 PM IST
- Word of the day: PreposterousPreposterous means extremely silly or stupid. It describes ideas so unreasonable they invite disbelief. Synonyms include absurd and ridicul...09 Feb, 2026, 02.39 PM IST
- Word of the Day: FortuitousFortuitous describes events that happen by chance, unintentionally, and often with a beneficial outcome. While its core meaning is accident...05 Feb, 2026, 03.01 PM IST
- Word of the day: EnshittificationEnshittification describes the deliberate degradation of online products and services, leading to increased ads, rising costs, and declinin...25 Jan, 2026, 01.23 PM IST
- Word of the day: Halcyon'Halcyon,' a word capturing those cherished, peaceful past moments that evoke nostalgia. These happy memories, from school days to special ...21 Jan, 2026, 12.26 PM IST
- How Bridget J became the last word of 2025'Parasocial' refers to a not-so-symbiotic relationship between a star and an individual, where the star-struck individual lives in a world ...06 Dec, 2025, 11.06 PM IST
- Taylor Swift makes ‘Parasocial’ the Cambridge word of the year. Psychologist explains if parasocial relationships are healthy or notCambridge Dictionary has declared 'parasocial' its word of the year. This term describes one-sided connections people feel towards celebrit...19 Nov, 2025, 10.34 AM IST
- Skibidi officially joins the Cambridge dictionary and people think it’s ridiculousThe Cambridge Dictionary has added over 6,000 new words, including the viral slang term "skibidi," popularized by the Skibidi Toilet YouTub...18 Aug, 2025, 08.13 PM IST
- 'What the skibidi is happening?': Cambridge Dictionary adds ‘tradwife’, ‘delulu’ & more to capture Gen Z slangThe Cambridge Dictionary recently updated its online edition. It includes over 6,000 new words and phrases. These additions reflect the inf...18 Aug, 2025, 05.08 PM IST
- What overcooked gibberish is this 'chef's kiss'?!The Cambridge Dictionary's inclusion of 'chef's kiss' in its 2024 entries has sparked debate. Critics argue that such terms, originating fr...28 Sep, 2024, 11.27 PM IST
- Man and woman now have different definitions in Cambridge DictionaryCambridge Dictionary recently changed its definition of 'Man' and 'Woman'. The longstanding definitions are still there, but they added new...14 Dec, 2022, 05.29 PM IST
- Grandmas learnt to video-call, quarantine & lockdown became household terms in 2020Twitterati even 'coined' a Hindi word for 'social distancing' - TAN-DOORI.05 Jan, 2021, 05.13 PM IST
- Toxic, misinformation, nomophobia: Words that had the world's attention in 2018Global Language Monitor (GLM), which tracks top trending words, named 'The Moment' its top word of 2018.02 Jan, 2019, 10.39 AM IST
- 'Anna', 'achcha', and 70 other Indian words make it to the Oxford DictionaryMost of the Indian words added to the dictionary pertain to relationships, culture and food.26 Oct, 2017, 04.43 PM IST
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