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What are 5 words that have been created and added to English in the last fifty years?

It's tricky to pinpoint exactly which words were *created* in the last 50 years, as language evolves organically. However, here are 5 words that have gained significant popularity and usage within that time frame:

1. Cyberbullying: (1990s) - This word emerged as a specific term for online harassment.

2. Yeet: (2010s) - Originally slang, "yeet" has become widely used to express excitement, energy, or a forceful throw.

3. Hangry: (2000s) - This humorous term combines "hungry" and "angry" to describe someone who is irritable due to hunger.

4. Unfriend: (2000s) - A verb popularized by social media platforms like Facebook, signifying the act of removing someone from your friend list.

5. Mansplain: (2000s) - Describes the act of a man condescendingly explaining something to a woman, often in a way that is unnecessary or patronizing.

While these words may have existed in some form before, their widespread use and specific meaning in modern English are relatively recent phenomena.

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