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Merriam-Webster Adds 1,400 New Words
Merriam-Webster adds 1,400 new definitions to its dictionary this week.
In brief
Merriam-Webster adds 1,400 new definitions to its dictionary this week. Merriam-Webster added 1,400 new definitions including looksmaxxing and cuffing season to its online dictionary. Originally reported by Seattletimes.
Merriam-Webster Updates Dictionary
Merriam-Webster added 1,400 new definitions including looksmaxxing and cuffing season to its online dictionary.
New Terms Include Looksmaxxing
Merriam-Webster defines looksmaxxing as the practice of taking extreme measures to increase physical attractiveness.
Cuffing Season Defined
Cuffing season is a time when people not in relationships seek short-term romantic partners for colder months.
Other New Terms
The dictionary added terms like yacht rock, parasocial, and Rickroll to its online definitions.
Online Dictionary Process
Editors identify new words, review them for widespread use, and add them when many people agree on meaning.
Annual Updates
Merriam-Webster typically adds about 1,000 new entries to its dictionary each year.
Here's the gist
Merriam-Webster added 1,400 new definitions including looksmaxxing and cuffing season to its online dictionary.
