Vuvuzela gets entry in Oxford English Dictionary

Wow, a word getting into Oxford due to its popularity in World Cup. Good news.

Thanks for sharing the news Abid. An example of why English has become a universal language. It is a perfect example of a living language that keeps evolving and taking in new words constantly.

I am not able to pronounce this word. Good information abid. thanks for sharing it on boddunan.

Kalyani has made nice point.It does account for the popularity of the English language.The language has been liberally borrowing words from all sources and adding to the richness of it.

Yes, then only the language will have good vocabulary.Arabic also accepts words from other languages.

Thanks for this information. Oxford English Dictionary accepts all words that have no equivalent in English. This enriches English.

vuvuzela is among 2000 new words and phrases added to the third edition of the dictionary published.......thanks for sharing information. :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: