F-bomb, Sexting Among New Words In Merriam-webster Dictionary

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Mon, 08/13/2012 - 2:55pm

Merriam-Webster's Dictionary

NEW YORK -- It's about freakin' time.The term "F-bomb" surfaced in newspapers more than 20 years ago but will land Tuesday for the first time in the mainstream Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, along with sexting, flexitarian, obesogenic, energy drink and life coach.Read More... More on Video

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