Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction

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Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction

It’s a phenomenon as predictable as the tides: a dictionary adds new words or definitions, and then people grouse about those changes, either because they don’t like the new words and t…

Static definitions of “rizz,” “goblin mode” and “beige flag” don’t easily explain the words’ meanings. But we could use reference formats that do.

Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction

Including vibe coding, yacht rock, parasocial, and Mandela Effect

Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction

Slightly over a decade ago, I heard the Yorùbá word “jápa” for the first time.  It’s always a bit jarring to hear a new word spoken in one’s native language. Sometimes it’s an archaic word, or one...