‘TBH’ and ‘dad bod’ are among Merriam-Webster’s 455 newest words. Because language

The Merriam-Webster dictionary added 455 new words in October, many related to online slang or the coronavirus pandemic.

The dictionary added 455 new words and definitions to the dictionary for October to keep up with the evolving English language, including pandemic terms and online shortcuts.

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The dictionary added 455 new words and definitions to the dictionary for October to keep up with the evolving English language, including pandemic terms and online shortcuts.