Social media slang doesn't always make sense — but the popularity of "skibidi," "delulu" and "tradwife" on the internet helped these three phrases cinch spots on the Cambridge Dictionary's list of recently added words.

The big picture: Dictionaries add new entries all the time, but the rise of these nonsensical words and others gaining recognition reflects internet culture's power and ability to influence the English language.

What they are saying: "We only add words where we think they'll have staying power," Colin McIntosh, a Cambridge lexical program manager, said in a press release announcing the additions. • "Internet culture is changing the English language and the effect is fascinating to observe and capture in the Dictionary," the statement continues.

Context: Cambridge has a

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