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Merriam-Webster adds more than 5,000 new words to dictionary, including 'dad bod' and 'rizz'

More than 5,000 new words have been added to the 12th edition of Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary. They include "rizz," "dad bod," and "fanfic." ...

Is This the End of the Dictionary?

Obsolete (adj.): no longer in use or no longer useful ...
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Dictionary.com adds new words reflecting the impact of social justice movements and COVID-19

Newly added words like Zoom and disenfranchisement reflect a year of online work and activism. Credit: Getty Images Dictionary.com announced its latest language updates as we reach the one year ...
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The Oxford English Dictionary Wants Your Work-Related Slang

Is this dog smarter than its owner, or "DSTO"? Pixabay Hopefully, you’ve never had a veterinarian say “DSTO” in your presence. While it might sound like a harmless reference to a drug name or perhaps ...