You can now find these 24 new words in the dictionary
Merriam-Webster Dictionary added 24 new words just recently and here are the meanings behind each word or term.
Around the globe, the Merriam-Webster Dictionary is among the most trusted sources of word meanings. Just recently, it added new terms. Words have powers as they say. These new terms in the dictionary can be used as substitutes for the words you are frequently using, and also to widen your vocabulary.
Based on the article in Mental Floss, some of these items in the list of 24 new words are terms you often see on social media such as “IDGAF.”
Here is the list of 24 new words.
Badassery – The state or condition of being a badass: a badass quality or character
Beach read – A usually light work of escapist fiction (such as a thriller or romance)
Burrata – Mozzarella formed into a ball-shaped casing that contains curds and cream
Capicola – A seasoned Italian pork that is cut from the neck and top shoulder that is often brined and sometimes baked or roasted, and that is cured in a casing
Cash grab – The greedy pursuit of an opportunity to make money especially when done without regard for ethics, concerns, or consequences
Classical liberalism – A political philosophy based on the belief that freedom of the individual is paramount and that government’s role should be largely limited to protecting that freedom
Creepy-crawly – An organism (such as a spider, beetle, or cockroach) that typically crawls along close to or on the ground and is often considered unwanted or unpleasant
Dungeon crawler – A video game where the gameplay is primarily focused on defeating enemies while exploring a usually randomly generated labyrinthine or dungeon-like environment
Far left – The group of people whose political views are the most liberal or progressive
Far right – The group of people whose political views are the most conservative
For You page – A social media feed that contains personalized content based on the user’s interests
Freestyle – An improvised performance especially of a rap
Heat index – A value that indicates what the ambient temperature feels like to the human body and that is often derived from a calculation using air temperature and relative humidity
IDGAF – I don’t give a fvck
International Bitterness Unit – A unit of measurement used to assess the concentration of a bitter compound found in hops in order to provide information about how bitter a beer is
Jam band – A band (especially a rock band) whose performances are distinguished by frequent and often lengthy jazzlike improvisation
Late capitalism – The current stage of capitalism that began in the second half of the 20th century and that is characterized by globalization, the dominance of multinational corporations, broad commodification and consumerism, and extreme wealth inequality
MAGA – A political movement calling for strict limits on immigration and a return to policies and practices in place before globalization and especially before the era of globalization that began in the late 20th century
Nepo baby – A person who gains success or opportunities through familial connections
Shadow ban – To cause (a user or their content) to be hidden from some or all other users usually without the user’s knowledge
Snog – To kiss and caress (someone) passionately
Spotted lanternfly – A hemipteran insect (Lycorma delicatula) of Asia and especially China that has grayish-brown forewings with black spots and red hind wings with black spots and that has been introduced to the United States where it is considered an invasive species and agricultural pest
Street corn – Grilled corn on the cob that is coated with a creamy spread (such as mayonnaise, sour cream, or crema) and garnished with toppings (such as lime juice, cotija cheese, and chili powder)
Touch grass – To participate in normal activities in the real world especially as opposed to online experiences and interactions
True crime – A nonfiction genre of literature, film, podcasts, etc. that depicts and examines real crime cases
Ultra-processed – Containing or made primarily with highly processed ingredients including artificial additives (such as coloring, flavoring, and preservatives) and typically having high levels of fat, sugar, or salt