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What are five words that have been created and added to English in the last 50 years?

It's tricky to pinpoint the exact year a word was "added" to English, as language evolves gradually. However, here are five words that have become common in the last 50 years and likely weren't widely used before:

1. Cyberbullying: This word arose with the increasing use of the internet and refers to bullying that occurs online.

2. Binge-watching: Describing the act of watching several episodes of a TV show in a row, this word reflects the rise of streaming services.

3. Yeet: This slang term, often used for throwing something with force, gained popularity in the early 2010s.

4. Woke: This word, originally meaning "aware of social injustice," has gained broader usage in recent years.

5. Selfie: This word, referring to a picture taken of oneself, emerged with the rise of smartphones and social media.

These are just a few examples, and many other words have entered the English language in the past 50 years.

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