Merriam Webster adds 1,400 new words. See definitions

Merriam-Webster just got a glow-up.

The long-standing dictionary announced on Sept. 15 that it added 1,400 new words, many of which are inspired by social media culture, like "looksmaxxing," "Rickroll" and "meme coin."

Merriam-Webster's additions follow soon after Dictionary.com announced on Sept. 12 that it added nearly 6,000 new words and abbreviations. "Glow-up," a noun that means a dramatic enhancement to someone or something's physical appearance, made both additions.

Interested in seeing what new words were added to Merriam-Webster? Check out a few below.

Here's a closer look at some of the new words added to Merriam-Webster, by category:

According to the Merriam-Webster website, a word is added to the dictionary when many people use it and agree on its meaning.

Dictionary editors actively read and look for changes in language, often looking at websites and publications with a wide national readership, the website outlines. Editors then create citations for these words, collecting context and sourcing, which are stored in a searchable database. Editors then research even more, looking through articles, books and speech to see how often a word is use, how widespread it is used and how meaningful the use is, the Merriam-Webster website states.

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