Merriam-Webster adds 370 new words for September 2022

Yeet! Merriam-Webster just added 370 new words to its dictionary.

According to the American publisher, words that people use "over a long period of time" is one of the criteria for making them "eligible for inclusion."

In the "slang and informal language" category, Merriam-Webster said it traditionally takes longer for words to meet the dictionary's criteria, but they have to accelerate their adoption due to the internet's fast-paced lead.

Among the new words are those that not only gained popularity on the internet but those used to the bone. As in "lewk," "baller," and "yeet." 

Here are some new legitimate words you can use in your next conversation. We also took the liberty of using them in a sentence, so you won't look "sus" of misusing the words.

yeet (n): used to express surprise, approval, or excited enthusiasm

As in: We're having a long weekend next week? Yeet!

sus (adj): short for suspicious or suspect

Ex: She's acting a bit sus after I asked her if she has something to do with my missing phone.

Lewk (n): a distinct fashion look that is noticeable, and memorable to others

Ex: Your birthday lewk is serving us some royalty vibes!

Baller (adj): excellent, exciting, or extraordinary

Ex: It was very baller of you to wear a pair of luxurious sneakers to a basketball game.

pwn (v): to dominate and defeat

Ex: I totally pwned my opponents in Mobile of Legends.

FWIW (abbreviation): for what it's worth

Ex: You did your best, and that's enough. FWIW, you scored the most for a first-timer.

ICYMI (abbreviation): in case you missed it

Ex: ICYMI, there's a new Italian coffee shop in BGC.

*Definitions courtesy of Merriam-Webster

— LA, GMA News