Merriam-Webster Adds 1,400 New Words And Definitions

Other additions include meme coin, promposal, superfood, cuffing season, crashout, Sunday scaries and many more.

Merriam-Webster has added 1,400 new words and definitions to the dictionary. The new entries reflect words and meanings that have demonstrated widespread use over time.

Among the new entries is looksmaxxing. That is the practice of taking one or more sometimes extreme or dangerous measures intended to increase physical attractiveness.

Another addition is the unrequited parasocial, which means relating to or involving a one-sided emotional connection with someone whom one does not know personally.

Rickroll was also added, meaning to trick someone into hearing the song ‘Never Gonna Give You Up,’ which is a harmless prank. Other additions include meme coin, promposal, superfood, cuffing season, crashout, Sunday scaries and many more.