OMG! Oxford English Dictionary Accepts Online Lingo as Valid Words

OMG! Oxford English Dictionary Accepts Online Lingo as Valid Words

We all use them:  OMG (Oh My God), LOL (Laugh Out Loud), TMI (Too Much Information). These quick, acronyms along with smiley faces (“emoticons”) are used to convey an immediate  emotion or thought. Though quick, sometimes you wish the person would have shared more about why  your statement was so funny instead of “LOL.” Announced today, the Oxford English Dictionary has now accepted this instant and text messaging lingo as actual words. What? Are we reducing our standards by which we communicate? Our busy lives have now reduced us to speaking in acronyms, leaving the human interpersonal communication experience less satisfying. How can we expect the next generation to communicate? Please respond with your recommendations ASAP.

Another recognizable phrase embraced by the Oxford English Dictionary: “Muffin top.” We all know what that is.

Highlighted Clip for Friday, March 25, 2011:

"The Oxford-English Dictionary Adds '♥' and 'LOL' as Words"

The Oxford-English Dictionary just added 45,436 new phrases as words, and among them is the first symbol to ever grace the volume, '♥.'