The OED

OED #WordOfTheDay: ama, n. A Japanese woman who dives for shellfish and edible seaweed, typically without breathing apparatus. View the entry: oxford.ly/3UztiqN

OED #WordOfTheDay: tiki-taka, n. In football: a style of play characterized by highly accurate short passing and an emphasis on retaining possession of the ball. View the entry: oxford.ly/45qtheb

OED #WordOfTheDay: romanza, n. A romance; a romantic flight of fancy; a fanciful invention. View the entry: oxford.ly/451EAJg

OED #WordOfTheDay: windjammer, n. A person who talks excessively, esp. without saying anything of interest, substance, or value. View the entry: oxford.ly/44K9Yx6

OED #WordOfTheDay: anthophilous, adj. Flower-loving; (of an animal, esp. an insect) that is typically found on or near flowers, or that feeds from flowers. View the entry: oxford.ly/4lIAZqM

OED #WordOfTheDay: sprunt, v. Scottish. To pay romantic or amorous attention to a person; (also, with 'after') to seek to gain the affections of a person. View the entry: oxford.ly/4m4OlNQ

OED #WordOfTheDay: titulado, v. To confer on (a person) a title which is bogus or grandiose, or exists in name only. View the entry: oxford.ly/46EYhJl

OED #WordOfTheDay: janded, adj. Nigerian English. colloquial. Designating a person who has travelled overseas; of, relating to, or characteristic of such a person… View the full entry: oxford.ly/4lsryeP

OED #WordOfTheDay: non-player character, n. In role-playing games: a character who does not represent any of the players, and whose actions are determined by the game-master… View the full entry: oxford.ly/4kDywg5

OED #WordOfTheDay: woo, n. Colloquial (disparaging). Beliefs or practices conventionally regarded as unscientific, irrational, or outlandish, esp. ones relating to spirituality, mysticism, or alternative therapies. View the entry: oxford.ly/4o61ath

OED #WordOfTheDay: gaman, n. In Japanese culture: the capacity to endure hardship or misfortune with dignity, patience, and resilience, traditionally regarded as a virtue. View the entry: oxford.ly/3GI3p4Z

OED #WordOfTheDay: cut-eye, n. Originally and chiefly Caribbean. A quick, sidelong look or glance used to express contempt, disapproval, annoyance, etc. View the entry: oxford.ly/4kMvJRS

OED #WordOfTheDay: nidorous, adj. Of a belch, etc.: accompanied by a strong, unpleasant taste or odour. View the entry: oxford.ly/4kMt62s

OED #WordOfTheDay: amurcous, adj. Full of dregs or sediment. View entry: oxford.ly/3IgGzC1

OED #WordOfTheDay: tapau, v. Malaysian English and Singapore English. To take (food or drink) from a restaurant or shop where it has been prepared, for consumption off the premises. View entry: oxford.ly/4nyVwzj

OED #WordOfTheDay: gold-bricking, n. Originally Military slang. The practice of evading or shirking a duty or responsibility, esp. by feigning illness; (also) the action or habit of postponing or putting something off. View entry: oxford.ly/4eHmCAf

OED #WordOfTheDay: quadrijugal, adj. Pulled by four horses; involving or relating to chariots pulled by four horses. View entry: oxford.ly/4nF0Np7

OED #WordOfTheDay: telesis, n. Intelligent direction of effort towards the achievement of a goal or end. View entry: oxford.ly/4kv0Q4f

OED #WordOfTheDay: akratic, adj. Exhibiting or characterized by lack of restraint or weakness of will. Also: characterized by the tendency to act against one's better judgement. View entry: oxford.ly/3Gws6RM

OED #WordOfTheDay: maknae, n. In Korean-speaking contexts: the youngest person in a family or group; (now) spec. the youngest member of a K-pop group. View entry: oxford.ly/3GmraPZ