As they do every year, the editors of the Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary add a few new words to their venerable collection, establishing a bridge between pop culture and high culture, and illustrating how English is a dynamic, evolving language. Among the words and phrases making the cut this year are
google (as a verb),
himbo (male bimbo),
drama queen, empty suit, bling, unibrow, bird flu and
biodiesel.
Source:
USA Today
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