'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 online dictionary. Notable additions include 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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