https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oxford-english-dictionary-adds-a-new-insultContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oxford-english-dictionary-adds-a-new-insulthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oxford-english-dictionary-adds-a-new-insult#u84752Sat, 26 Sep 2026 05:46:02 +0000The Oxford English Dictionary added more than a dozen words used in Bermuda and the Caribbean on Wednesday. This update includes the Bermudian term bimpert, which describes a stupid or foolish person. The addition recognizes regional vocabulary that has been in use for a long time. While the origin of bimpert is unknown, the official inclusion marks a formal recognition of these dialectal terms within the broader English language.Why it mattersThe Oxford English Dictionary serves as a primary record of the English language. Incorporating regional terms from the Caribbean and Bermuda reflects t