Marie Claire has found out that a few new words will be added to the dictionary. No, not Websters. We're talking about Dictionary.com, which is just as popular in the modern age. Here are the words they're adding:
1. Digital Citizen
"A person who develops the skills and knowledge to effectively use the Internet and other digital technology, especially in order to participate responsibly in social and civic activities."
2. Fleek
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"Flawlessly styled, groomed, etc."
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3. Sapiosexual
"A person who finds intelligence to be a sexually attractive quality in others."
4. Mx
"A title of respect prefixed to a person's surname: unlike Mr., Mrs., or Ms., it does not indicate gender and may be used by a person with any or no specific gender identity."
5. Yaaas
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"Yes! (used as a strong expression of excitement, approval, agreement, etc.)"
What other words do you think should be added to the dictionary?
Comments
robynnepaula: What about 'slay!' ?
Aud: I'm really happy AAVE is being added to the dictionary :)
Taylor: Ugh. How embarrassing.
KatieLynn: Selfie
Emilia: How do you pronounce mx?
Claudine: Those words are just slangs not real words
Blackbirdisa: Yaas? ridiculous
robynnepaula: Or 'ratchet?'
Donna: I just checked my dictionary and none of it was found.
emalyn: Lml what it is this world coming to hahahh
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