Merriam-Webster adds 1,400 new words in 2026: Vibe coding, meme coin, parasocial, AGI, Sunday scaries, trash panda and Mandela Effect explained
Merriam-Webster has added 1,400 new words and definitions to its online dictionary. These additions include internet slang, AI terminology, and modern lifestyle expressions. Terms like 'vibe coding', 'AGI', and 'parasocial' now feature in the recognized lexicon. Food trends and everyday life expressions also received new entries. This update reflects language's evolution across technology and popular culture.
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Merriam-Webster adds 1,400 new words in 2026: Vibe coding, meme coin, parasocial, AGI, Sunday scaries, trash panda and Mandela Effect explained Why it matters: AI News is moving the AI stack right now, and this update helps explain what changed for builders. Source: The Econ...
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