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Merriam-Webster adds viral internet slang to dictionary
Original: 7@four: Can you speak internet? Merriam-Webster adds viral slang to the dictionary
Merriam-Webster has added a batch of viral internet slang terms to its dictionary, a move highlighted in a WDBJ7 segment asking viewers whether they can 'speak internet'. The additions formalize words born on social media into standard English, continuing the dictionary's regular updates tracking how online culture reshapes everyday language and sparks debate over which slang deserves official recognition.
Why now: The dictionary's latest update formally recognizes slang that spread widely online, prompting discussion about how internet culture is changing English.
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