370 New Dictionary Words




Common knowledge: every year, new words are added to the dictionary.

(I would think there are also words removed from the dictionary each year, but "retired words" doesn't get the press like "new words" does.)

Anyway...... for 2022, Merriam Webster is adding 370 words/definitions to their dictionary.  Some make perfect sense...... some are absolutely silly.


An assortment of them -- 

!!THE BIG ONE!!!

pumpkin spice : a mixture of usually cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and often allspice that is commonly used in pumpkin pie


dumbphone : a cell phone that does not include advanced software features (such as email or an internet browser) typically found on smartphones


supply chain : the chain of processes, businesses, etc. by which a commodity is produced and distributed : the companies, materials, and systems involved in manufacturing and delivering goods


dawn chorus : the singing of wild birds that closely precedes and follows sunrise especially in spring and summer


magnet fishing : the sport or hobby of using a strong magnet attached to the end of a rope to find metal objects in bodies of water


mud season : a time of year (such as early spring) that is characterized by excessively muddy ground


yeet interjection, slang — used to express surprise, approval, or excited enthusiasm yeet verb : to throw especially with force and without regard for the thing being thrown


janky informal : of very poor quality : JUNKY; also : not functioning properly or adequately : FAULTY


adorkable informal : socially awkward or quirky in a way that is endearing


MacGyver slang : to make, form, or repair (something) with what is conveniently on hand


baller informal : excellent, exciting, or extraordinary especially in a way that is suggestive of a lavish lifestyle


cringe slang : so embarrassing, awkward, etc. as to cause one to cringe : CRINGEWORTHY


shrinkflation : the practice of reducing a product's amount or volume per unit while continuing to offer it at the same price


unbanked : not having money deposited in a bank; also : not deposited in a bank


side hustle : work performed for income supplementary to one's primary job


false negative : a person or test result that is incorrectly classified as negative (as for the presence of a health condition) because of imperfect testing methods or procedures


false positive : a person or test result that is incorrectly classified as positive (as for the presence of a health condition) because of imperfect testing methods or procedures


Galentine’s Day : a holiday observed on February 13th as a time to celebrate friendships especially among women


level up : to advance or improve (oneself, someone else, or something) in or as if in a game


oat milk : a liquid made from ground oats and water that is usually fortified (as with calcium and vitamins) and used as a milk substitute


plant-based 1 : made or derived from plants 2 : consisting primarily or entirely of food (such as vegetables, fruits, nuts, oils, and beans) derived from plants




FULL LIST:

And the 2021 list as well:



Grace & Peace & Love to you all -

Matt