10 Gen-Z words Added TO Merriam Webster Dictionary
Producer: Riya Ashok
The fact that Merriam-Webster has just added 690 new terms and definitions to its dictionary serves as a reminder that language is always evolving.
These additions include unexpected slang expressions and words that, in hindsight, seem to have been long overdue for inclusion.
Rizz: Rizz is short for "charisma," and it refers to a dapper bachelor's inherent ability to seduce ladies.
Menty b: Calling a "mental breakdown" in jest "menty b" somehow lessens the impact of the freak-out and, through sublimated humour, normalises mental health difficulties.
Delulu: A slang term for "delusional," "delulu" is frequently used in a romantic setting to describe someone who overreacts to their crush or makes up a ridiculous fantasy.
Sus: The abbreviation "Sus" stands for "suspicious."
Side-Eye: Giving someone the "side eye" because of something they said or a choice they made is an expression of judgement known as "side eye."
Slap: Denoting excellence, the word "slap" is frequently used to describe amazing music or wonderful food.
No cap: If "cap" denotes lying, then "no cap" denotes the absence of lying, or "no lie," typically when expressing sincerity.
Common W or L: A "common W" or "common L" denotes agreement or disagreement with something done or stated, where the "W" stands for "win" and the "L" for "loss."
Brain isn't braining: When the "brain isn't braining," something doesn't make sense or doesn't make sense logically.