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    Dictionary.com adds hundreds of slang words including 'ick' and 'girl dinner' – how many do you know?

    by Tamara Davison Feb 15, 2024 4 minutes
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    What do the ick, girl dinner, and bed rotting all have in common?

    Well, they’re some of the newest words that have been added to Dictionary.com, of course.

    Appearing to resonate with a largely younger audience, Dictionary.com has added more than 300 new words to its collection this year.

    It comes alongside 173 new definitions, and 1,228 revised word meanings.

    Whether you know the difference between a ‘bussin’ night out and a ‘mid’ event or not, you’re helping shape how our language and culture are evolving every single day.

    According to Dictonary.com’s editorial team, the latest cohort of words represents our constantly evolving society

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