Vibe coding, parasocial and Rickroll officially added to dictionary
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Key Points:
- Merriam-Webster has added 1,400 new words and definitions to its online dictionary, reflecting widespread and sustained usage, particularly from internet culture and social media.
- New entries include digital-age terms like "vibe coding," "AGI," "meme coin," "Rickroll," and "looksmaxxing," as well as social phenomena such as "parasocial" and "cuffing season."
- The update also incorporates food-related words like "superfood," "cake pop," and "chili crisp," alongside cultural terms like "Sunday scaries," "copium," "California sober," and playful slang such as "trash panda" for raccoon.
- Merriam-Webster emphasized that words are added based on sustained, widespread use rather than fleeting virality, aiming to capture the evolving language landscape of modern life.
- This comprehensive update precedes the announcement of Merriam-Webster's 2026 Word of the Year and follows their 2025 focus on terms related to digital content quality, such as "slop."
