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From 'bobolee' to 'pholourie,' the Oxford English Dictionary adds 12 new Caribbean words

Posted 9/24/25

The Caribbean has elbowed its way into the Oxford English Dictionary with 12 new words commonly used in the region. The longest word is “carry-go-bring-come." It dates from 1825 and means gossip or …

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