The Cambridge Dictionary has introduced over 6,000 new words in the past year, reflecting the influence of social media and popular culture on the English language. Among the latest entries are terms like "skibidi," "delulu," "tradwife," and "broligarchy." Colin McIntosh, the lexical program manager at Cambridge Dictionary, noted, "Internet culture is changing the English language and the effect is fascinating to observe and capture in the dictionary."

"Skibidi" originated from an animated YouTube series called "Skibidi Toilet." It has gained traction on social media, leading to phrases such as "What the skibidi are you doing?" and "That wasn't very skibidi rizz of you." The dictionary defines "skibidi" as a versatile term that can mean "cool" or "bad," or even be used humorously without a specific meaning.

Another new entry, "delulu," is a playful take on the word "delusional." It describes someone who believes in things that are not real or true, often by choice. This term has even made its way into political discussions. For instance, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese remarked, "They are delulu with no solulu."

The term "tradwife" reflects a trend on social media that embraces traditional gender roles. It refers to a married woman who focuses on homemaking and child-rearing, often sharing her experiences online. The dictionary defines it as "a married woman, especially one who posts on social media, who stays at home doing cooking, cleaning, etc., and has children that she takes care of."

"Broligarchy" combines "bro" and "oligarchy" to describe a small group of wealthy men, particularly in the tech industry, who wield significant political influence. This term has been used to refer to tech leaders like Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg, who attended President Trump's inauguration.

Other notable additions include "lewk," a term for a distinctive style or outfit, and "inspo," short for inspiration, often used in the context of social media. The term "mouse jiggler" has emerged in response to the rise of remote work during the pandemic. It refers to a device or software that simulates mouse movement to create the illusion of productivity.

The Cambridge Dictionary relies on the Cambridge English Corpus, a vast database of over 2 billion words, to track the usage and context of new words. McIntosh emphasized, "We only add words where we think they'll have staying power."