Dictionary.com recently added 300 new words and definitions to its pages. And we’re pretty sure that you’re familiar with some of these additions that reflect everything the cool kids are up to on the internet to Beyoncé (this really can’t come as a surprise).
Most of these new entries will definitely come in handy when I’m trying to explain popular slang terms to my mom or aunts or anyone who still thinks “slay” is another word for “murder” instead of “To strongly impress or overwhelm someone.”
Stuff like “throw shade” is already on the list too with a definition that reads “To insult, criticize, or disrespect a person or thing in an indirect, artful manner”. This was also recently added to the Merriam-Webster dictionary.
Or when anyone asks why anyone is “dabbing”, you can now explain (with legit referencing) that it is “the act of performing a dance move that involves posing with one’s nose in the crook of a bent elbow at chest level while extending the other arm to the side at or above shoulder level, often as a celebratory posture in sports or other”. A mouthful but, there you have it.
Although there are several other additions from everyday “text” language including “hangry” and “b*tchface” — others reflect current events, movements, and politics.
“Black Lives Matter” has earned its own entry, which defines it as “a political and social movement originating among African Americans, emphasizing basic human rights and racial equality for black people and campaigning against various forms of racism.” “Clicktivism”was also added to the list.
Other highlights from the new Dictionary.com list includes 420, man bun, mic drop, sext, cold brew (what) and cat cafe. If you think these new additions are bad, at least they’re not as bad as that time when the word of the year was emoji (gag).
