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4 Roald Dahl's words added to the dictionary to celebrate his 100th anniversary

To celebrate Roald Dahl's 100th birthdday anniversary, the Oxford English Dictionary has added new words and phrases made famous by him. Roald Dahl To celebrate Roald Dahl's 100th birthday anniversary ...
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Jagoff and Roald Dahlisms among new additions to Oxford English Dictionary

An Oxford English Dictionary is shown at the headquarters of the Associated Press in New York on Sunday, Aug. 29, 2010. (AP Photo/Caleb Jones) Congratulations, Pittsburghers, "jagoff" is officially a ...
Oxford Mail

The Gobblefunk words of Roald Dahl feature in new Oxford University Press dictionary

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Gizmodo

Oxford English Dictionary Adds ‘Oompa Loompa’ and Other Tributes to Author Roald Dahl

Just months after adding “Scooby Snack” to its hallowed pages, the Oxford English Dictionary has released its latest update. Among the 500-plus new terms gaining entrance: “clickbait,” “kegerator,” ...
BBC

Roald Dahl Day: Seven fantastic facts about the author

Roald Dahl Day is marked on 13 September - his birthday - to remember the author who wrote more than 20 children's books, including The Twits, Fantastic Mr Fox and The Witches. Many of the famous ...