1,700 words added to dictionary

Wednesday, May 27, 2015
Photobomb, NSFW, not safe for work, meme, emoji and jeggings are officially now part of the English Language.

They're among 17 hundred words added to the newest edition of Merriam Webster's unabridged dictionary.
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Many of the new entries reflect global language trends that are increasingly digital.

Others reflect trends in Cuisine and Fashion.
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