Merriam-Webster Dictionary has introduced 690 new words, many of which appear to be taken from Generation Z. The famed dictionary has included a slew of new terms such as “thirst trap,” “chef’s kiss,” “‘grammable,” and “beast mode.” The dictionary said in a press release that it has introduced new words and definitions.
“We’re very excited by this new batch of words,” says Peter Sokolowski, Editor at Large at Merriam-Webster. “We hope there is as much insight and satisfaction in reading them as we got from defining them.”
Doggo, rizz, goated, bussin, simp, and other slang terms made the cut. These fresh features have gained popularity throughout time and provide a glimpse into today’s environment.
According to the statement, the terms ‘grammable (“suitable for posting on Instagram”) and finsta, a “secret or incognito account on the Instagram photo-sharing service,” were used. Another word for urgently seeking attention was also added to the list.
“Beast mode” (an extremely aggressive or energetic style or manner that someone (such as an athlete) adopts temporarily, also made the list.
Chef’s kiss, “a gesture of satisfaction or approval made by kissing the fingertips of one hand and then spreading the fingers with an outward motion,” zhuzh (“a small improvement, adjustment, or addition that completes the overall look, taste, etc. of something”), and zhuzh (“a small improvement, adjustment, or addition that completes the overall look, taste, etc. of something”) were also added to the dictionary.
UAP (“unidentified aerial phenomenon”), jorts (“shorts made of denim or jeans”), and the abbreviations TFW (“that feeling when”), ngl (“not gonna lie”), and TTYL (“talk to you later”) were also included.