Rahul's 'new word' gaffe: Oxford says 'Modilie' does not exist

The Oxford Dictionary clarified that the word 'Modilie' does not exist in the English language, after Congress chief Rahul Gandhi claimed it was a 'new word' and attacked PM Modi for 'modifying the truth'.

New Delhi:Oxford Dictionaries on Thursday said that the word 'Modilie', used by Congress President Rahul Gandhi to take a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi is 'fake' and does not exist in any of its dictionaries.

The assertion from one of the world’s most recognised English language dictionaries through its verified Twitter account came a day after the Congress president used the term to take a dig at PM Modi.

"We can confirm that the image showing the entry 'Modilie' is fake and does not exist in any of our Oxford Dictionaries," it said.

Earlier on May 16, Gandhi targeted the Prime Minister, claiming even a website now 'catalogues the best Modilies’.

He had on May 15 tweeted a screenshot of what appeared to be an online dictionary, saying, "There’s a new word in the English Dictionary. Attached is a snapshot of the entry."

The layout of the image appeared similar to Oxford Dictionaries' website.

The BJP used the tweet of Oxford Dictionaries to take a dig at is rival.

"Slapped," tweeted BJP IT cell head Amit Malviya.

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