These new additions to the dictionary should have been added long ago

Merriam-Webster has done a good job keeping up with the social media-fueled times as of late, often making headlines for promoting social issues in between harsh political burns on Twitter.

The leading digital dictionary announced 850 new definitions to its pages on Monday, and a lot of them feel overdue. There are a smattering of different categories, from various dog crossbreeds to words you haven’t used since 2008. 

We’ve highlighted the most important additions below, and provided our own analysis on their necessity in our cultural lexicon. You can check out the full list on Merriam-Webster’s website. Read more…

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