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The New Merriam-Webster Dictionary Catches up with the Internet

The New MerriamWebster Dictionary Catches up with the Internet
The Merriam-Webster dictionary will add 840 words to its catalogue this year, and the list is dominated by internet slang and abbreviations. A new story in Mental Floss highlights 25 of the most intriguing entries, as the gatekeepers of language try to ..
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