Merriam-Webster Dictionary releases list of new words, phrases

Wednesday, February 8, 2017
The Merriam-Webster Dictionary has added some new words and phrases for 2017.

This year they added more than 1,000 new words and phrases.
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One of the most popular additions is "Throwing shade" which means to publicly criticize or express contempt for someone.

Also added, "Binge-watch" which refers to watching multiple episodes of a show in rapid succession.
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"Side-eye" is a sidelong glance expressing disapproval or contempt.

A new language was also added to the list, "Conlang" is an invested language like Klingon.
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