Merriam-Webster announces new annual additions to it’s dictionary

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Merriam-Webster, who’s based right here in Springfield has added 1,400 new words to their dictionary. While we can’t bring you all of them, let’s take a look at some notable additions.

Many are popular slang words - like “Looksmaxxing” which is “the practice of taking one or more sometimes extreme or dangerous measures intended to increase one’s physical attractiveness.”

It’s similar to a “Glow-Up” which is a “dramatic enhancement especially to someone’s or something’s physical appearance.”

Then there’s “Crashout” - which can mean “a mental or emotional breakdown.”

Other slang terms, like “Trash Panda” and “Rickroll” have been around longer, but only added to the dictionary this week. You can find all those new entries on Merriam-Webster’s website.