Dictionary Catches Internet Culture | Global News

Merriam-Webster just added over 1,400 new words to its dictionary—catching up to the slang, memes, and cultural moments we’ve all been using. From “glow-up” and “meme coin” to “trash panda” for raccoons, it’s official: language is evolving fast. Food terms like “bao” and “superfood,” seasonal vibes with “cuffing season,” and emotional snapshots like “whack-a-mole” and “Mandela effect” are now legit. Even internet classics like “rickroll” and the eerie “uncanny valley” made the cut, alongside “parasocial” relationships. It’s a snapshot of how culture shapes language—and what’s next? Maybe AI’s influence will define their word of the year.

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