New Words Added to Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary Include Girlboss and Rizz
Every year, Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary expands its linguistic horizons, reflecting the ever-evolving nature of language. In 2023, the dictionary welcomes a fresh batch of 690 new words. While many of these additions cater to the trends of younger generations, a few might leave you wondering why they weren’t there already. Among the new words, we’ve plucked out five that you might want to slip into your next conversation. They’ve already sprinkled a bit of zest into our everyday chatter, and here’s how:
1. Girlboss:
You know that friend who’s not just ambitious but absolutely crushing it in their career? Well, you’d say, “Sarah is a total girlboss; she turned that startup into a thriving business all on her own.”
2. Rizz (Short For Charisma):
Picture that magnetic person at the party who effortlessly draws everyone in. You’d point them out and say, “Have you met Alex? Their rizz is off the charts; everyone’s enchanted!”
3. Thirst Trap:
It’s those Instagram posts where someone flaunts their best angles, and you know it’s to turn heads. You’d chuckle and say, “Check out Jake’s latest beach photo; it’s a total thirst trap, but it works like a charm!”
4. ‘Grammable (Short For Instagrammable):
Planning a weekend getaway with friends? When you spot a picturesque spot, you might suggest, “Let’s go to that new café downtown; it’s super ‘grammable, and we can get some fantastic shots!”
5. Finsta (Fake Insta):
You’ve got a friend who’s known for their curated Instagram feed, but they’ve got a secret, more candid account too. You’d wink and say, “Oh, Sarah’s got a finsta where she posts goofy selfies and behind-the-scenes stuff; it’s her way of keeping it real.”
Merriam-Webster’s knows that language is ever-evolving. So, the next time you’re chatting with friends, family, or even coworkers, you’ll be ITK… Otherwise known as “in the know.”
To check out the full list of new words CLICK HERE
