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Merriam-Webster Adds 1,400 New Words
Merriam-Webster boosts vocabulary with 1,400 new words including internet slang.
In brief
Merriam-Webster boosts vocabulary with 1,400 new words including internet slang. Merriam-Webster added 1,400 new words to its dictionary, including viral terms like 'looksmaxxing' and 'Sunday scaries'. Originally reported by New York Post.
New Words Added
Merriam-Webster added 1,400 new words to its dictionary.
Viral Terms Included
The new words include viral terms like 'looksmaxxing' and 'Sunday scaries'.
Internet Slang Terms
Terms such as 'Rickroll' and 'Xennial' were added to the dictionary.
Meme Coin Definition
Merriam-Webster defines a meme coin as an altcoin created as a humorous tribute.
User Reactions
Some users questioned if 'looksmaxxing' was old enough for dictionary inclusion.
What Happens Next
Merriam-Webster updates existing entries as language evolves.
The bottom line
Merriam-Webster added 1,400 new words to its dictionary, including viral terms like 'looksmaxxing' and 'Sunday scaries'.
