10 New Words Added To Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary You Must Know

Zee Media Bureau
Oct 31, 2023

Simp

The term has taken over social media, referring to showing excessive devotion to or longing for someone or something or someone (especially a man) who shows excessive concern, attention, or deference toward a romantic partner or love interest.

NGL

An acronym for not gonna lie or not going to lie, it is a straightforward way to express sincerity or honesty in a casual conversation.

Rage Quit

Anyone who has experienced a surge of frustration can relate to this word referring to suddenly stop participating or engaging in (something) in a fit of anger and frustration or to quit (something) in anger.

Thirst trap

A “thirst trap” refers to a photograph (such as a selfie) or video shared for the purpose of attracting attention or desire.

Mid

We have all encountered something that’s neither good or bad just “meh”, mid refers to being the part in the middle or midst.

Grammable

This word describes something which is suitable to be posted on the Instagram photo-sharing service making it instantly instagrammable.

Jorts

Jorts are shorts made of denim or jean, combining the best of both worlds; jean shorts.

Chef’s Kiss

A gesture of satisfaction or approval made by kissing the fingertips of one hand and then spreading the fingers with an outward motion.

Finsta

Finsta is short for Finstagram, or “fake Instagram,” like having a secret identity, referring to an account made so that a user can post images and interact with other accounts in a more private way, usually reserving the account’s followers to close friends.

Girlboss

A “Girlboss” is an ambitious and successful woman, especially a businesswoman or an entrepreneur who embodies confidence and achievement.

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