‘Bussin’, Goated, Thirst Trap’: Another Year, Another Set of New Words Derived from African-American Vernacular Added to Merriam-Webster Dictionary
It’s that time of year again when Merriam-Webster adds hundreds of new words that have emerged from different areas of American culture. And once again, terminology that was coined by the Black community is leading the charge in popularity. Stock photo of dictionary (Photo: Pexels) This year, Merriam-Webster added nearly 700 new words, including terms…