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Merriam-webster English Dictionary Adds 640 New Words by domesifa(m): 8:38pm On Apr 23, 2019 |
The U.S. Merriam-Webster dictionary has added 640 new words and new definitions to its index, reflecting changing uses of the English language. “Snowflake’’ now also means someone who is too sensitive, while “peak’’ formally can be defined as something at the height of popularity or usage. “Stan’’ refers to an obsessive fan. Compound terms have also entered the dictionary, such as “garbage time,’’ meaning the final part of a sports game in which one side has an insurmountable lead. “Screen time’’ refers to the amount of time one spends staring at a mobile phone or tablet. The changing nature of the business world has also influenced the dictionary, which now includes terms like the “gig economy,’’ referring to temporary work, and “vulture capitalism,’’ which refers to aggressive buying of distressed companies. “The English language never sleeps, and neither does the dictionary. “Each word follows its own path at its own pace before its use is widespread enough to be included in a dictionary,’’ Merriam-Webster said in a statement. There are also a bunch of new words from science, including terms that reflect societal shifts. “Top surgery’’ and “bottom surgery’’ are both terms from gender confirmation operations, as transgender visibility expands. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2019/04/breaking-merriam-webster-english-dictionary-adds-640-new-words/ 6 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: Merriam-webster English Dictionary Adds 640 New Words by Nobody: 10:08am On Apr 24, 2019 |
CC: lalasticlala move this, this is reasonable and it contributes to knowledge 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Merriam-webster English Dictionary Adds 640 New Words by SoNature(m): 12:50pm On Apr 24, 2019 |
These guys keep complicating English language even for themselves. It's funny that as widely spoken as English is, there's no central authority that regulates what's acceptable in the language or not. 13 Likes |
Re: Merriam-webster English Dictionary Adds 640 New Words by Dareal90s(m): 12:50pm On Apr 24, 2019 |
So what? I shld start jumping around. |
Re: Merriam-webster English Dictionary Adds 640 New Words by Alexandro15: 12:51pm On Apr 24, 2019 |
They should also add: Zombie: Ass lickers of a bad government 35 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Merriam-webster English Dictionary Adds 640 New Words by tciro: 12:51pm On Apr 24, 2019 |
Brit na dem get English make dem add more 6 Likes |
Re: Merriam-webster English Dictionary Adds 640 New Words by IamProdigy: 12:52pm On Apr 24, 2019 |
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Re: Merriam-webster English Dictionary Adds 640 New Words by passyhansome(m): 12:52pm On Apr 24, 2019 |
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Re: Merriam-webster English Dictionary Adds 640 New Words by Nobody: 12:52pm On Apr 24, 2019 |
Stan should be from Eminem's Song ryt Dangote flour mill has been vulture capitalized by Olam 11 Likes |
Re: Merriam-webster English Dictionary Adds 640 New Words by lekkan(m): 12:52pm On Apr 24, 2019 |
Lol If them like make dem add 1million words, I still go with "Oxford Advanced Learner" any day, any time 5 Likes |
Re: Merriam-webster English Dictionary Adds 640 New Words by Lincoln275(m): 12:52pm On Apr 24, 2019 |
ok |
Re: Merriam-webster English Dictionary Adds 640 New Words by rummmy: 12:52pm On Apr 24, 2019 |
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Re: Merriam-webster English Dictionary Adds 640 New Words by Nobody: 12:53pm On Apr 24, 2019 |
Nice, let me put on my learning shoes. |
Re: Merriam-webster English Dictionary Adds 640 New Words by Andhominem: 12:53pm On Apr 24, 2019 |
Ok |
Re: Merriam-webster English Dictionary Adds 640 New Words by timsbee(f): 12:53pm On Apr 24, 2019 |
Wowu!!! Very interesting. Time to upgrade the one I have on my phone! |
Re: Merriam-webster English Dictionary Adds 640 New Words by nicknorest: 12:53pm On Apr 24, 2019 |
sometimes words get updated all the time but some of them are used by "Mumuishly" people |
Re: Merriam-webster English Dictionary Adds 640 New Words by MANNABBQGRILLS: 12:54pm On Apr 24, 2019 |
Time to learn and play with some new words! 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Merriam-webster English Dictionary Adds 640 New Words by Flashh: 12:54pm On Apr 24, 2019 |
The Englishmen are also learning new English words. 8 Likes |
Re: Merriam-webster English Dictionary Adds 640 New Words by sammy4life2(m): 12:54pm On Apr 24, 2019 |
So this dictionary is now referring to me as a snowflake 2 Likes |
Re: Merriam-webster English Dictionary Adds 640 New Words by levi2(m): 12:54pm On Apr 24, 2019 |
No naija word inside...like shaku and Woske? Then it's cheating 1 Like |
Re: Merriam-webster English Dictionary Adds 640 New Words by qanda: 12:54pm On Apr 24, 2019 |
Re: Merriam-webster English Dictionary Adds 640 New Words by MrSix: 12:55pm On Apr 24, 2019 |
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Re: Merriam-webster English Dictionary Adds 640 New Words by TANID(m): 12:55pm On Apr 24, 2019 |
Ok |
Re: Merriam-webster English Dictionary Adds 640 New Words by abjisperson(m): 12:56pm On Apr 24, 2019 |
Best Dictionary |
Re: Merriam-webster English Dictionary Adds 640 New Words by anyimontana(m): 12:56pm On Apr 24, 2019 |
Lol |
Re: Merriam-webster English Dictionary Adds 640 New Words by MrImole: 12:57pm On Apr 24, 2019 |
Wow! Are they authoritarian of English language |
Re: Merriam-webster English Dictionary Adds 640 New Words by JamesUSA(m): 12:57pm On Apr 24, 2019 |
Lol |
Re: Merriam-webster English Dictionary Adds 640 New Words by Lovelyn451(f): 12:57pm On Apr 24, 2019 |
Who uses these words and Oh Its even an American dictionary, lemme coman delete it from my phone abeg... |
Re: Merriam-webster English Dictionary Adds 640 New Words by Sanchez01: 12:58pm On Apr 24, 2019 |
“Stan’’ refers to an obsessive fan.Origin & Reference: Eminem's 'Stan' ft Dido. A song where he talked about an obsessive fan who ended up putting an end to his own life. He later referred to another obsessive fan 'Machine Gun Kelly' as a Stan in his diss track titled 'Killshot' towards MGK who had dissed Eminem with his 'Rap Devil' track. Prior to MGK's reference, staunch Em's fans all over the world have been referred to as Stans. Eminen owns the word. 14 Likes 2 Shares |
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