Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary adds 150 new words, phrases
The English dictionary is keeping up with today's digitally social world. The newest edition of Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary is now recognizing 150 new words and phrases. Additions
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May 19, 2014, 6:03 PM
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Updated 3,629 days ago
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The English dictionary is keeping up with today's digitally social world.
The newest edition of Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary is now recognizing 150 new words and phrases.
Additions include social media, hashtag, selfie, tweep and spoiler alert.
A few others you'll find in the dictionary's 11th edition are Yooper, fracking and e-waste.
