The Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary has released the list of 100 new words that were added this past year.
(KFI) More than 100 new words have been added to the latest edition of the Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary. Here are the Top 25 words and definitions, and the year to which editors have traced the words from The Columbus Dispatch.
aha moment n. (1939): a moment of sudden realization, inspiration, insight, recognition or comprehension
brain cramp n. (1982): an instance of temporary mental confusion resulting in an error or lapse of judgment
bucket list n. (2006): a list of things that one has not done before but wants to do before dying
cloud computing n. (2006): the practice of storing regularly used computer data on multiple servers that can be accessed through the Internet
copernicium n. (2009): a short-lived artificially produced radioactive element that has 112 protons
craft beer n. (1986): a specialty beer produced in limited quantities: MICROBREW
earworm n. (1802) 1: CORN EARWORM 2: a song or melody that keeps repeating in one’s mind
energy drink n. (1904): a usually carbonated beverage that typically contains caffeine and other ingredients (such as taurine and ginseng) intended to increase the drinker’s energy
e-reader n. (1999): a handheld electronic device designed to be used for reading e-books and similar material
f-bomb n. (1988): … used metaphorically as a euphemism
flexitarian n. (1998): one whose normally meatless diet occasionally includes meat or fish
game changer n. (1993): a newly introduced element or factor that changes an existing situation or activity in a significant way
gassed adj. (1919) … 2 slang: drained of energy: SPENT, EXHAUSTED
gastropub n. (1996): a pub, bar, or tavern that also offers meals of high quality
geocaching n. (2000): a game in which players are given the geographical coordinates of a cache of items which they search for with a GPS device
life coach n. (1986): an adviser who helps people make decisions, set and reach goals, or deal with problems
man cave n. (1992): a room or space (as in a basement) designed according to the taste of the man of the house to be used as his personal area for hobbies and leisure activities
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