128 | 'Gigil' is in the dictionary -- and other evolutions of language episode artwork

EPISODE · Aug 5, 2025 · 10 MIN

128 | 'Gigil' is in the dictionary -- and other evolutions of language

from Condensed Soup · host Lulu Picart

Language is constantly evolving - can you keep up?  200 New Words and Definitions Added to Merriam-Webster(dot)com (Merriam-Webster, accessed Aug 4, 2025) Gigil: word for 'cute aggression' among new Oxford English Dictionary entries (Daniel Lavelle, Mar 27, 2025) 'Bed Rotting,' 'Girl Dinner,' and Dictionary(dot)com's New 2024 Words (Simmone Shah, Time, Feb 13, 2024) New words (Cambridge Words, Aug 4, 2025 Nepo Baby, Beach Read, IDGAF and 17 Other Words Added to the Dictionary for 2024 (Jo Ann Liguori, Reader's Digest, Oct 25, 2024) Instagram: @condensedsouppodcast [email protected]

NOW PLAYING

128 | 'Gigil' is in the dictionary -- and other evolutions of language

0:00 10:02

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Condensed Soup?

This episode is 10 minutes long.

When was this Condensed Soup episode published?

This episode was published on August 5, 2025.

What is this episode about?

Language is constantly evolving - can you keep up?  200 New Words and Definitions Added to Merriam-Webster(dot)com (Merriam-Webster, accessed Aug 4, 2025) Gigil: word for 'cute aggression' among new Oxford English Dictionary entries (Daniel Lavelle,...

Can I download this Condensed Soup episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!