Wednesday, July 9, 2008
What's in a Word?

Merriam-Webster is adding more than 100 words to their most recent version of their collegiate dictionary. The popular dictionary's eleventh edition will be released September 1st with words that have gained acceptance in our culture. Though many of the recent words might not make future editions, some seemingly obscure words from the past are still in print:
• Pescatarian (1993): vegetarian whose diet includes fish.Kristin and I put together our list of words that we think should be included in this year's newly released list:
• Racino (1995): racetrack at which slot machines are available.
• Webinar (1998): live, online educational presentation.
• Fanboy (1919): a boy who is an enthusiastic devotee to comics or movies.
• A'ight: to acknowledge or affirm.
• Props: to give respect that is due.
• Peeps: my people.
• Ka-ching: to answer in the affirmative.
• Wang-chung: to let your hair down and enjoy the ride.
• Izzle: just add it to any word to make you sound cool.
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