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We added 850 new words to the dictionary! https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/new-words-in-the-dictionary-march-2018 …
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A noble spirit embiggens the smallest man. Also, 'embiggen' is now a word we enter. https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/embiggen …pic.twitter.com/wLUDsWIAga
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We've added 'wordie' (like a foodie, but for words), which some of you may find useful. https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wordie …pic.twitter.com/vgV7pyE7LQ
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'Chiweenie' (a cross between a Chihuahua and a dachshund) is a good entry. https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chiweenie …pic.twitter.com/BiSiPIobX0
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After considering its widespread and meaningful evidence of use, we've put 'dumpster fire' in the dictionary. Feel free to GIF it as you like.https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dumpster%20fire …
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Now we need a t shirt
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What % of the lexicographers at
@MerriamWebster would say this is an accurate description of themselves?@KoryStamperThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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If anybody tells me that they are a "wordie" I am going to request that they never speak to me about anything. Same policy for foodies.
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I prefer to identify as a lex-addict.
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Love how the words that people use and sound dumb as it is not a word is now added to the dictionary.
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And some may find a bit self-serving on the part of M/W
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