The Oxford Dictionary has released its latest quarterly batch of new words, and I couldn’t be more thrilled. I admit, embracing my age can be a challenge, particularly when it comes to slang. However, this update is filled with delightful terms that I believe other parents could benefit from, even if they hesitate to use them for fear of sounding too youthful.
Fear not! The Oxford Dictionary has essentially given you the green light to embrace your inner child—celebrate it!
Here are some standout additions to the lexicon:
- Hangry
Feeling irritable or cranky due to hunger:
“My toddler’s hangry because he snagged the last cookie off my plate.” - Rage Quit
To angrily abandon a frustrating task:
“My kid just rage-quit the Lego set because that piece just wouldn’t fit.” - Weak Sauce
Referring to something of subpar quality:
“Honestly, this umbrella stroller is such weak sauce; it barely rolls over cracks.” - NBD
Short for “no big deal”:
“My partner devoured my last chocolate bar and acted like it was NBD. Unbelievable!” - Butthurt
Being overly or unfairly offended:
“There’s always a dad in the comments who’s butthurt about something trivial.” - MacGyver
To improvise a solution with available materials:
“I MacGyvered an old remote with some tape and gave it to my kid to keep him entertained.” - Brain Fart
A temporary mental lapse:
“I’m having a total brain fart because my baby was up all night teething.” - Wine O’clock
The perfect time to pour a glass of wine:
“Finally, the kids are asleep. It’s officially wine o’clock.” - Mic Drop
Used to signify a definitive end to a conversation:
“I managed to get my kid into bed without waking him—mic drop.” - Rando
A stranger, often seen as peculiar or out of place:
“I can’t help but roll my eyes at a rando without kids at the play area.” - Bitch Face
A naturally scowling expression:
“When someone asks if my husband is ‘watching the kids’ while I’m out, I can’t help but give them my best bitch face.”
This article was first published on August 27, 2015.
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In summary, don’t shy away from incorporating these fresh terms into your vocabulary! Embrace the fun and creativity they bring to parenting.
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