# Merriam-Webster Adds 1,400 New Words

> Merriam-Webster boosts vocabulary with 1,400 new words including internet slang.
- Title: Merriam-Webster Adds 1,400 New Words · New York Post
- Summary: Merriam-Webster boosts vocabulary with 1,400 new words including internet slang. Merriam-Webster added 1,400 new words to its dictionary, including viral…
- Keywords: merriam-webster, looksmaxxing, sunday scaries, rickroll, xennial, yacht rock, limerence, meme coin, parasocial, promposal, california sober, mandela effect
- Source: New York Post — https://nypost.com/2026/09/16/lifestyle/were-vocab-maxxing-merriam-webster-adds-1400-new-words
- Published: 2026-09-16T18:09:23+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: merriam-webster, looksmaxxing, sunday scaries, rickroll, xennial, yacht rock, limerence, meme coin, parasocial, promposal, california sober, mandela effect
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Merriam-Webster added 1,400 new words to its dictionary, including viral terms like 'looksmaxxing' and 'Sunday scaries'.