The next time someone throws shade at you for ghosting them so you can binge-watch a TV show or retreat to your safe space, you can let them know your behavior has been recognized by the leading U.S. dictionary publisher.
Merriam-Webster on Tuesday added more than 1,000 new words and definitions, ranging from conversational to scientific, to its website, Merriam-webster.com, the dictionary's most significant update in years, said Merriam-Webster spokeswoman Meghan Lungi.
The last time the dictionary updated its website and print edition was in 2014, when it added only 150 words, she said.
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