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

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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.

 

Though not even a word, 'refudiate' is summer's most-searched term by online dictionary users

Merriam-Webster's "Word of the Summer" is not even a word. That's something no one can "refudiate."

Senh: Let's hope they won't make it word.

 

It's no lie: 'Admonish' wins approval as Merriam-Webster Word of the Year

It's no lie: 'Admonish' wins approval as Merriam-Webster Word of the Year ...

 

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