The English language is evolving, but not in a cool way like humans evolved opposable thumbs and powerful genitalia. English seems to be evolving for the WORSE.
The Oxford English Dictionary just announced some new additions, which more or less legitimizes them as real English words. Check them out:
Autotune. “To alter or correct the pitch of a musical or vocal performance using an auto-tune device, software, etc.”
Fo’ shizzle. “In the language of rap and hip-hop, this means ‘for sure.’”
Half-ass. “To perform an action or task poorly or incompetently; to do something in a half-hearted manner.”
Hot mess. “Something or someone in extreme confusion or disorder.”
Masshole. “Term of contempt for a native or inhabitant of the state of Massachusetts.”
Sext. “A sexually explicit or suggestive message or image sent electronically, typically using a mobile phone.”
Stanky. “Having a strong, usually unpleasant, smell.”
