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1106. We talk with Fiona McPherson, a senior editor at the Oxford English Dictionary, about the playful words that get added to the OED. We look at the dictionary's ongoing work to expand its coverage of World Englishes, and Fiona shares some of her favorite recent additions, including 'waka jumper' from New Zealand politics and 'Rolex,' a term for a Ugandan street food.

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00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
00:38 Fun with Beer Words Quiz
02:52 Urban Dictionary Insights
04:01 Exploring World English
06:19 Unique Words from Around the World
09:49 Book Recommendations
16:27 Conclusion and Farewell

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Audio Engineer: Dan Feierabend
Director of Podcasts: Holly Hutchings
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Video and Marketing Assistant: Nat Hoopes
Host: Mignon Fogarty
Video Production: Nat Hoopes and Holly Hutchings

Theme music by Catherine Rannus. http://www.catherinerannus.co.uk
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