'Rickroll' and 'looksmaxxing' are official: Merriam-Webster adds 1,400 new words to dictionary website
Merriam-Webster has added 1,400 new words and definitions to its dictionary website. The update includes internet-born terms such as 'rickroll,' 'looksmaxxing,' and 'parasocial.'
Merriam-Webster.com has added 1,400 new words and definitions to its dictionary, including looksmaxxing, parasocial, and rickroll.
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