"Sus," "Yeet" + More Are Now in the Merriam-Webster Dictionary

(SPOT.ph) Language is a living thing. It changes with the times and is often a reflection of the happenings of a specific period. Every so often, dictionaries are updated to include words that have made an impact on everyday dialogue. This September, Merriam-Webster added 370 new words to their lexicon, and we were surprised to find some terms that are sure to get the youngins cackling with just how familiar they are.

Merriam-Webster, which is the United States' oldest dictionary publisher, usually takes its time when adding words from informal origins to the dictionary to make sure the words fit their criteria on usage. But with the Internet making things more accessible and fast-paced, the lexicon had to speed up including certain words just because they're so widely used nowadays. So, check out the list of slang terms that are now officially in the dictionary, and maybe, surprise your professors by including these words in your next homework. 

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Here are some slang terms that recently found their way into the Merriam-Webster Dictionary:

Yeet

Dictionary definition: interjection; used to express surprise, approval, or excited enthusiasm. Also, verb; to throw, especially with force and without regard for the thing being thrown.

Example:
Int: Yeet! We just won the UAAP Basketball Championship after 36 years.  
Verb: Just yeet your stuff over there by the bed, and deal with it tomorrow.

Janky

Dictionary definition:  adjective; of very poor quality; not functioning properly or adequately.

Example: I bought this janky power bank from that shop around the corner, and it won't charge my phone.

Sus

Dictionary definition: adjective; suspicious; suspect

Example: That guy over by the bar is acting a little sus. Maybe we should stay clear of him.

Pwn

Dictionary definition: often read as ˈpōn; verb; to dominate and defeat (someone or something).

Example: I pwned you in last night's game night, don't deny it!

Lewk

Dictionary definition: noun; a fashion look distinctive to the wearer and noticeable and memorable to others.

Example: Oh my god! Trish's outfit is such a lewk. I wish I could rock that style.

Adorkable

Dictionary definition: adjective; socially awkward or quirky in an endearing way

Example: Zooey Deschanel's character "Jess" from New Girl is so adorkable.

MacGyver

Dictionary definition: verb; to make, form, or repair (something) with what is conveniently on hand.

Example: Whoa! That pipe looks janky. Let me macgyver it quickly with some tape and cloth.

Baller

Dictionary definition: adjective; excellent, exciting, or extraordinary especially in a way that is suggestive of a lavish lifestyle.

Example: Your new car looks so baller! 

Cringe

Dictionary definition: adjective; so embarrassing, awkward, etc. as to cause one to cringe.

Example: Oh no, that movie had a lot of inappropriate jokes. It was so cringe.

Galentine's Day

Dictionary definition: noun; a holiday observed on February 13th as a time to celebrate friendships, especially among women

Example: Who needs Valentine's Day when you've got the best set of girlfriends to spend Galentine's Day with.

Bonus words:

ICYMI

Dictionary definition: abbreviation; in case you missed it.

Example: ICYMI, facemasks are now optional outdoors.

FWIW

Dictionary definition: abbreviation; for what it's worth.

Example: Despite all the rain during the trip, I had fun. FWIW, I would do it again.

All definitions are from Merriam-Webster's website.