Gen Z’s Favorite Slang Just Made It Into the Dictionary
You might think the dictionary is a resource to improve your vocabulary with words such as "quixotic" and "ephemeral" — sophisticated words with impressive pedigrees. But these days, the reference is also home to "skibidi," "delulu," and "rizz." The lexicon of Gen Z and even Gen Alpha, generations raised on
iPads, memes, and TikToks, is now officially part of the English language. In the 12th edition of Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary (releasing on November 12), we can expect a collection of new internet slang, capturing how younger folks communicate both online and in everyday conversations. Cambridge Dictionary also added more than...
