Not just delulu and skibidi, Cambridge Dictionary added 6000+ new words including lewk and tradwife: Check full list here
English, but make it genZ by adding skibidi, delulu and more
It is now stamped into linguistic history, largely thanks to Gen Alpha kids (yes, that is also a new dictionary entry) who cannot stop saying it.
If you have been on stan Twitter, Instagram or anywhere fandom energy thrives, you already know the term delulu. It is shorthand for delusional, but with a playful twist – used to describe someone who is fully living in their own fantasy world. Think 'He definitely likes me back, I just know it' energy. Now, Cambridge has given it official legitimacy.
lmfao I can't believe this they've just announced they're adding the word 'skibidi' to the official Cambridge Dictionary 😭 what timeline is this??? pic.twitter.com/woA6lKFltN
Tradwife discourse hits the dictionary
One of the most controversial additions is tradwife. Short for traditional wife, it describes women who post online about homemaking, child care, and a throwback approach to gender roles. Popularised by influencers like Hannah Neeleman of @ballerinafarm, the term has fuelled endless debates on whether it is empowering or regressive. Either way, it is now carved into the dictionary for good.
If you think more colleagues would benefit from knowing this word, vote for it to be added to the Cambridge Dictionary: https://t.co/gOGVaku1vC#Taskmasking #CambridgeDictionary pic.twitter.com/O7al6Ky5li
Serving a full lewk
Fashion lovers, rejoice, lewk has also made the cut. A playful remix of look, it is used to describe a bold, distinctive outfit that makes heads turn. Whether it is a red carpet ensemble or just the fit you wore to brunch, the dictionary now agrees: it is officially a lewk.
A frequently used queer slang word has just been added to the Cambridge Dictionary.Read more: https://t.co/lGXxrMKDhU pic.twitter.com/kdyUXUsATc
Beyond the viral vibes
Other additions show how internet culture is bleeding into everyday language. There is broligarchy (referring to powerful tech bros like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos), inspo (short for inspiration), and even anime's isekai, which recently made its way into rival dictionaries too. Cambridge's lexical manager Colin McIntosh explained that these inclusions are not random – the team only adds words they believe will stick around. In his words, the rise of slang like skibidi and delulu proves internet culture is actively reshaping how we use English.
The dictionary glow-up
Whether you find them ridiculous or relatable, the reality is simple: today's memes are tomorrow's definitions. Dictionaries are no longer just homes for dusty old words; they are living records of our chaos-filled, scroll-obsessed world. And with entries like delulu and skibidi in the mix, English has officially entered its main character era.
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