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‘Gigil makes it to Oxford Dictionary

A uniquely Filipino expression has officially entered the global linguistic stage. The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has added “gigil,” a word encapsulating a complex blend...

Words to chew on: Ensaymada, turon added to Oxford

Filipinos are getting some trendy bush up in the Oxford English Dictionary, which has of late took a swivel at Philippine English and included...

‘Trapo,’ ‘bongga,‘ new Oxford words

The Oxford English Dictionary has added a new word to its extensive list: trapo. “In Philippine English, a trapo is ‘a politician perceived as belonging...
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