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Pinoys' views on Oxford English Dictionary inclusion of 'gigil' in word list

Summary by Philstar Global
Oxford English Dictionary (OED) officially added the Filipino word “gigil” to its lexicon update and Filipinos took to social media to share their reactions. In its March 2025 update, the historical English dictionary said it listed the word from the Philippines, noting that it “regularly” appears on “lists of untranslatable words.” “Gigil is a feeling we […] The post Pinoys’ views on Oxford English Dictionary inclusion of ‘gigil’ in word list a…

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Philstar Global broke the news in Manila, Philippines on Thursday, April 3, 2025.
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