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'Twerk' dancing and 'selfie' photos added to English dictionary

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29-08-2013 | 11:53

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'Twerk' dancing and 'selfie' photos added to English dictionary

"Twerk", a provocative dance move that has gone viral, and "selfie" a photograph taken of oneself using a phone, are two new words added to the Oxford English Dictionary on Wednesday.

The dictionary has included words such as "twerk", "selfie", "digital detox" and the social media meaning of the verb "unlike" in its latest quarterly update to reflect the increasing use of technology and social media.

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