🎨 Arts September 21, 2026 at 01:28 PM

From ‘Sunday Scaries’ and ‘Whack-a-Mole’ to ‘Looksmaxxing’ and ‘Cuffing Season,’ These Are the Newest Words in the Dictionary

Source: Smithsonian Magazine

Merriam-Webster has added 1,400 new words, including 'Sunday Scaries' and 'Looksmaxxing,' reflecting their widespread use in modern language.

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