The editors of the Oxford English Dictionary have just announced a new batch of words to be added. Here are some of the highlights:
1. hangry -a state of anger caused by a lack of food.
2. mansplain -explaining something needlessly, overbearingly, or condescendingly, typically when addressing a woman, in a manner thought to reveal a patronizing or chauvinistic attitude.
3. swag -bold self-assurance in style or manner, an air of great self-confidence or superiority.
4. me time -time devoted to doing what one wants, typically on one’s own, as opposed to working or doing things for others.
5. snowflake -a person characterized as overly sensitive or easily offended, or as feeling entitled to special treatment or consideration.
6. Aunt Flo -informal, used to refer to a woman’s menstrual period.(Photo: Alamy)