Merriam-Webster gets spicy and political with new dictionary words

Our favorite dictionary-turned-Twitter-wise-guy is back with fresh insights into our crazy, crazy times.

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Merriam-Webster is expanding its vocabulary list with over 250 new words and definitions. While some of them reflect outstanding technological and societal changes, others seem to hint at how messed up our post-Trump era has become.

Two of the new words included in the dictionary's recent additions are "alt-right" and "troll," which complete each other and are a sad commentary on once-fringe movements going mainstream.  Read more...

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