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Merriam-Webster Expands Dictionary with New Terms

Updated 2026-09-16 20:55 UTC 1 source Neutral

Merriam-Webster has added several new words to its dictionary, including 'looksmaxxing,' 'cuffing season,' and 'vibe coding.' The company claims these additions reflect current cultural trends.

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Rolling Stone

Merriam-Webster Adds ‘Looksmaxxing,’ ‘Cuffing Season,’ ‘Vibe Coding’ to Dictionary

Company's editorial team called the new words a “glow-up” to the dictionary’s historic lexicon

2026-09-16 20:40 UTC