“The ick” and “boop” are among more than 3,200 new words and phrases added to the Cambridge Dictionary in 2024. The latest to gain prominence in recent years – are expected to be more than a fleeting part of the English language. Wendalyn Nichols, Cambridge Dictionary’s publishing manager, said that while language is constantly evolving, these new additions have “staying power”. The dictionary defines “the ick”, popularized by the reality show Love Island, as “a sudden feeling that you dislike someone or something or are no longer attracted to someone because of something they do”. It describes “boop” as “a…