NEW YORK: Merriam-Webster has added 1,400 words and definitions to its online dictionary, reflecting the rapid evolution of modern language. The latest additions include internet and Gen-Z terms such as “glow up,” “looksmaxxing,” “vibe coding,” “Rickroll” and “uncanny valley.” Food, lifestyle and pop-culture terms including “bao,” “cuffing season,” “Sunday scaries” and “trash pandas” also made the list.
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