It is hard to imagine a world without them and now words like "hoodie", "wag" and "man-bag" are to enter the Collins English Dictionary.
The publication's 9th edition includes hundreds of words which have entered the English language in recent years.
From the world of fashion the controversial dress-size "size-zero" appears, as does "pro-ana" - those who believe anorexia is a lifestyle choice.
Environmental concern has resulted in phrases like "carbon-offsetting".
As a result of the obsession with health words are included such as "brainfood", which describes foods containing nutrients thought to assist brain function, and "man flu".
The cult of celebrity sees the inclusion of "celebutantes", describing young, wealthy women who become celebrities, and "wags", the wives and girlfriends of footballers.
Other new words include "radicalising" and "Londonistan" - a reference to the UK capital being a base for radical Islamists.
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