'Skibidi' and 'tradwife' among words added to Cambridge Dictionary

As well as new phrases, some shortened versions of existing terms have been added, including "delulu" – a play on the word "delusional", with a similar definition: "believing things that are not real or true, usually because you choose to".

An increase in remote working since the pandemic has seen "mouse jiggler" – a device or piece of software used to make it seem as though you are working when you are not – gain its place in the dictionary.

Other work-related words to make the cut include "work wife" and "work spouse", which acknowledge workplace relationships where two people help and trust each other.

Some composite terms such as "broligarchy" have also been added. Merging "bro" and "oligarchy", it means "a small group of men, especially men owning or involved in a technology business, who are extremely rich and powerful, and who have or want political influence".

It was used to describe tech leaders Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg attending Donald Trump's inauguration in January.

Mr McIntosh said Cambridge Dictionary only added words which they believed could stand the test of time.

"It's not every day you get to see words like 'skibidi' and 'delulu' make their way into the Cambridge Dictionary," he said.

"We only add words where we think they'll have staying power."