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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Sticker shock: Medford schools raise facility rates for youth groups ... Medford police looking for owner of 8-foot-long snake ... A continuing vision ... Sticker shock: Medford schools raise facility rates for youth groups ... Medford police looking for owner of 8-foot-long snake ... A continuing vision ... LIST: Duckface, lolcat and al desko added to Oxford Dictionary Oxford Dictionary has added a host of new words - like hawt, cool beans, duck face and IDC - to their dictionary and online products. Comment By GateHouse Media MailTribune.com By GateHouse Media Posted Dec. 4, 2014 at 4:00 PM By GateHouse Media Posted Dec. 4, 2014 at 4:00 PM » Social News Oxford Dictionary has added a host of new words - like hawt, cool beans, duck face and IDC - to their dictionary and online products. According to Oxford Dictionaries , one key criteria in chosing what word to be included in the dictionary is to chose "words that are likely to stand the test of time." Here is a list of some of the better words with definitions: al desko : While working at one’s desk in an office (with reference to the consumption of food or meals) catnip (definition 1.1): Someone or something that is very attractive or appealing to a particular person or group cool beans : Used to express approval or delight duck face : An exaggerated pouting expression in which the lips are thrust outwards, typically made by a person posing for a photograph hawt : Informal spelling of hot IDC : abbreviation for "I don’t care" keyboard warrior : A person who makes abusive or aggressive posts on the Internet, typically one who conceals their true identity lolcat : (On the Internet) a photograph of a cat accompanied by a humorous caption written typically in a misspelled and grammatically incorrect version of English man crush : An intense and typically non-sexual liking or admiration felt by one man for another shabby chic : A style of interior decoration that uses furniture and soft furnishings that are or appear to be pleasingly old and slightly worn the ant's pants : Australian informal An outstandingly good person or thing By GateHouse Media MailTribune.com By GateHouse Media Posted Dec. 4, 2014 at 4:00 PM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501