Krishna Janmashtami 2025: Follow these steps to download and share WhatsApp status videos
Janmashtami, a beloved Indian festival celebrating Lord Krishna's birth, is marked by fasting, prayers, and community bonding. Sharing the festive spirit is now easier than ever with Janmashtami-themed WhatsApp Status videos. You can download these videos from platforms like YouTube and festive content websites, then easily upload them to WhatsApp to spread joy among friends and family.
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Hindustan Times
6 minutes ago
- Hindustan Times
What do ‘skibidi', ‘delulu', and ‘tradwife' mean? Gen Z slang added to Cambridge Dictionary
The Cambridge Dictionary has added over 6,000 new words and phrases this year, many of which have originated from the internet, including platforms like TikTok. Among the most eye-catching are 'skibidi', 'tradwife' and 'delulu': slang terms which highlight the influence of the younger generation on global English. Several Gen Z internet slang words, such as delulu, have been added to the Cambridge Dictionary this year.(Representative image/Unsplash) According to The Guardian, Colin McIntosh, lexical program manager at Cambridge Dictionary, said the move reflects long-term linguistic trends instead of short-lived fads. McIntosh noted that the internet culture was changing the English language and that it is 'fascinating' to observe its effects and capture it in the dictionary. 'We only add words where we think they'll have staying power,' he said. Also read: Tennessee hiker dies from snake bite after picking up venomous reptile The rise of 'skibidi' According to The Guardian report, 'skibidi' has become a viral phenomenon and the word has flexible meanings from 'cool' to 'bad'. The term is even used without meaning as a joke, like in the phrase: 'What the skibidi are you doing?' The term gained traction through Skibidi Toilet, a surreal animated YouTube series featuring human heads popping out of toilets. It also received a boost due to the Russian band Little Big, whose 2018 hit Skibidi went viral with over 700 million views. Moreover, celebrities too joined the craze with reality star Kim Kardashian recently sharing a necklace engraved with Skibidi Toilet on Instagram, stated another BBC report. The 'tradwife' trend Another new entry, 'tradwife', which is short for traditional wife, refers to socially conservative women who promote domestic life online. These influencers, typically, post about cooking, cleaning, and child-rearing, often positioning themselves as embracing 1950s-style gender roles, The Guardian report stated. The dictionary defined 'tradwife' as a wife who embraces traditional roles, 'especially one who posts on social media'. Critics have argued that the trend glorifies regressive stereotypes, while supporters view it as a lifestyle choice. 'Delulu' culture and beyond The slang 'delulu', a shortened form of 'delusional' has also entered the dictionary. According to the BBC, the slang was originally used to mock obsessive K-pop fans. It has since evolved into a more general phrase for wishful thinking. Popularized through TikTok, the phrase 'delulu is the solulu' - suggesting that delusion helps manifest desires - has become a part of popular culture. The BBC report added that Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese even used the phrase in parliament earlier this year, accusing his opponents of being 'delulu with no solulu'. Also read: The Diplomat Season 3 new teaser unveiled as Netflix confirms release date. Watch Other terms added Other additions reflect the post-pandemic work culture and tech influence. The terms added to the dictionary include: Mouse jiggler: A device or software that simulates mouse movement to appear active at work. Work spouse: It describes a close, platonic workplace relationship. Broligarchy: A blend of 'bro' and 'oligarchy,' used to describe powerful male tech billionaires like Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg. Snackable: It is used to describe content that one can read or play in small amounts or for a short time, reflects our ever-shrinking attention spans. Lewk: A play on the word look, the word describes a particular style, fashion, or outfit, especially one that is unusual and impressive. FAQs Q1. What is the meaning of 'skibidi'? 'Skibidi' can mean 'cool' or 'bad', but is often used as nonsense slang for emphasis or humor. Q2. What does 'delulu' mean? A shortened form of 'delusional,' it describes believing things that are not real, often used humorously online. Q3. How many new words were added to the Cambridge Dictionary this year? More than 6,000 new words and phrases were added. Q4. Why are internet slang terms being included? Lexicographers believe these words have a long-term cultural impact and reflect how digital culture shapes modern English.
Hindustan Times
36 minutes ago
- Hindustan Times
Cambridge Dictionary adds Gen Z slang like ‘skibidi,' ‘tradwife,' and ‘delulu,' sparks backlash
Cambridge Dictionary's latest addition of 6,000 new words, including Gen Z and Gen Alpha slang terms 'skibidi,' 'tradwife', and 'delulu', has sparked criticism online. However, the world's largest online dictionary has defended the additions, claiming that internet culture is transforming the English language. The world's largest online dictionary has defended the additions, claiming that internet culture is transforming the English language. The new entries include 'skibidi,' a nonsensical term that originated in a viral animated YouTube series; 'tradwife,' short for 'traditional wife,' a TikTok-driven label for married women who post homemaking content online; and 'delulu,' a popular internet shorthand for 'delusional.' 'Internet culture is changing the English language and the effect is fascinating to observe and capture in the dictionary. It's not every day you get to see words like 'skibidi' and 'delulu' make their way into the Cambridge Dictionary. We only add words where we think they'll have staying power,' Colin McIntosh, lexical program manager at Cambridge Dictionary, said in a statement to the New York Post. The new additions to the dictionary have sparked surprise for many who labelled the words as "gibberish". 'Congratulations English is no longer a language, it's a TikTok comment section,' one X user wrote. 'I'm usually fine with language evolving and changing and the dictionary keeping up but do not add the gibberish word Skibidi to the dictionary,' a second user added. Alongside internet slang, the dictionary has also added a few work-from-home-inspired terms born out of the post-pandemic era, such as 'mouse jiggler', a device or software that fakes activity to look busy online, as well as workplace relationship phrases like 'work wife' and 'work spouse.'
Economic Times
an hour ago
- Economic Times
Skibidi officially joins the Cambridge dictionary and people think it's ridiculous
If you've ever heard Gen Z & Gen Alpha using a word called 'skibidi' around you and wondered what does that even mean in the first place, fret not! The Cambridge dictionary has you covered now. ADVERTISEMENT The rising pop culture trends via TikTok, YouTube, and online memes have accelerated the evolution of language more than ever. This year, the Cambridge Dictionary officially added over 6,000 new words, one of which has people laughing, rolling their eyes, and wondering what timeline we're living in. Among the recent additions is the viral slang word "skibidi," which gained popularity through bizarre internet memes and the Skibidi Toilet YouTube series. For some, it demonstrates how digital culture is influencing everyday English. For others, it indicates that the language has evolved into a TikTok comment section, as per a report by The Mirror. Many of the terms are derived from TikTok and meme culture, which has sparked debate online. While some welcome the changes, others believe English is losing meaning in the age of internet term originated with the surreal YouTube series Skibidi Toilet, which became popular among Gen Alpha viewers. The early videos featured a human head emerging from a toilet and singing to a remix of Biser King's "Dom Dom Yes Yes" while animated characters danced, as per a report by The Mirror. ADVERTISEMENT Over time, the meme evolved into a bizarre fictional universe in which "toilets" battle robotic characters known as Cameramen and Speakermen. It may appear absurd, but the internet couldn't get enough of it, and the phrase "skibidi" became a playful, nonsense term that slipped into online slang. ALSO READ: Apple iPhone 17 Air and Pro get surprise release date change — here's the new timeline ADVERTISEMENT "Skibidi" isn't the only internet-related term making the cut. Cambridge also included: ADVERTISEMENT Tradwife - A "traditional wife," usually referring to women who take on a homemaker role by cooking, cleaning, and caring for their families. Delulu - Short for "delusional," which means believing something that is unrealistic or false; it is frequently used in a lighthearted, humorous context. ADVERTISEMENT Mouse jiggler - A device or software that moves a computer mouse slightly, fooling employers into believing someone is actively working, as per a report by The chemical - A harmful substance that remains in the environment for decades and is nearly impossible to of these reflects real-world changes, ranging from online communities and work-from-home culture to rising environmental to the Cambridge Dictionary, all new entries are chosen for their long-term impact. The Cambridge English Corpus, a database containing over 2 billion words, is used by the organization to monitor how language evolves in real-world conversations, online platforms, and media, as per a report by The McIntosh, a lexical program manager at Cambridge, stated that "Internet culture is changing the English language, and the effect is fascinating to observe and capture in the dictionary." 'We only add words where we think they'll have staying power,' as per a report by The the decision has sparked numerous jokes and skepticism online. One X user commented, I can't believe this they've just announced they're adding the word 'skibidi' to the official Cambridge Dictionary what timeline is this???" blockquote class="twitter-tweet"p lang="en" dir="ltr"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??? a href=" poopernoodle (@poopernoodle) a href=" 18, 2025/a/blockquote script async src=" charset="utf-8"/script Another user wrote: "Congratulations English is no longer a language, it's a TikTok comment section." ALSO READ: Orca attack mystery: What really happened to marine trainer Jessica Radcliffe What exactly does "skibidi" mean?It's a slang word that can mean "cool," "bad," or nothing at all, and is frequently used as a joke. Where did the term "skibidi" come from? It gained popularity through the Skibidi Toilet YouTube series, in which characters sing and battle in bizarre animated videos.
