Word that baffled Race Across the World producers added to dictionary
Summary
The Oxford English Dictionary has added 10 new Welsh words, including "poody," which means to sulk. This update includes 500 new words or meanings, featuring several Welsh terms that reflect the linguistic blending between English and Welsh.Key Facts
- The word "poody," meaning to sulk, is now in the Oxford English Dictionary (OED).
- "Poody" originates from the Welsh "pwdu," which is derived from the English "pout."
- A total of 500 new words or meanings have been added in this OED update.
- Other new Welsh words in the OED include "nobbling" (meaning freezing) and "scram" (meaning to scratch).
- "Poody" and other words were used by participants in the show "Race Across the World."
- The show features five teams who travel thousands of miles without flying.
- The journey in the show covered about 8,700 miles, starting in China and ending in India.
- Other Welsh words added include "diolch" (thank you) and "shwmae" (hello or hi).
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.
