Reading up on Merriam-Webster
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- Sorry, Webster. Most People Don’t Want Internet Slang in the Dictionary.
Most people oppose adding internet slang like 'rizz' to dictionaries, arguing static definitions fail to convey meaning and suggesting better reference formats are needed.
- Merriam-Webster Dictionary Is Wordsmaxxing With 1,400 New Definitions
Merriam-Webster added 1,400 new definitions to its dictionary, covering terms such as cuffing season, shishito, glow‑up, and other contemporary slang.
- Estimates – a necessary evil? - Erik Thorsell
Estimates become harmful when treated as deadlines rather than tentative guides, creating tension between developers and product owners.