New Words Added To Oxford Dictionary 2024 New Words. Typically, the online dictionary adds hundreds of new words and revisions of words—including informal, slang and nonstandard terms—twice a year. The dictionary’s new words range from acronyms like ‘coda’ to slang like ‘sh**housery.”

We’ve added a whole range of new words and meanings to the dictionary, from afab to zoomer. Typically, the online dictionary adds hundreds of new words and revisions of words—including informal, slang and nonstandard terms—twice a year.