The Always-Hip OED

Really: it’s my favorite book. This year they’ve added a bunch of new terms

  • muggle n. In the fiction of J.K. Rowling: a person who possesses no magical powers. Hence in allusive and extended uses: a person who lacks a particular skill or skills, or who is regarded as inferior in some way.
  • grrrl n. A young woman regarded as independent and strong or aggressive, especially in her attitude to men or in her sexuality.
  • gaydar n. A homosexual person’s ability to identify another person as homosexual by interpreting subtle signals conveyed by their appearance, interests, etc.
  • meatspace n. The physical world, as opposed to virtual.
  • lookism n. Prejudice or discrimination on the grounds of appearance.

For all 15, check out cracked.com. (via Queerty)