Gordie’s Midday Gossip - Websters add new words

Merriam-Webster just added 200 new words and terms including some you know, and a few you might not.

1. Touch grass. To participate in normal activities in the real world.

2. Nepo baby. A person who gains opportunities through family connections.

3. Beach read. A usually light work of escapist fiction.

4. IDGAF. Short for “I don’t give [an eff].”

5. Badassery. The state or condition of being a badass.

6. True crime. A nonfiction genre of literature, film, podcasts, and shows.

7. Creepy-crawly. A slang term for bugs.

8. MAGA. You’ve been under a rock for eight years if you don’t know that one.

9. Street corn. Grilled corn on the cob that’s coated with a creamy spread.

10. Snog. British slang for making out.

11. Jam band. A band whose performances are distinguished by frequent and often lengthy jazzlike improvisation.

12. Dungeon crawler. A video game that’s primarily focused on defeating enemies in a dungeon-like environment.

13. Ultra-processed. Food made primarily with highly-processed ingredients.

14. Shadow ban. Hiding someone’s content from other people, usually without the user’s knowledge.

15. FYP, or “For You Page”. A social media feed with personalized content based on your interests.