690 words added to the dictionary
Published: Sep. 28, 2023 at 8:22 AM EDT|Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 9:02 AM EDT
(CNN) - The English language is “bussin’” and that is why new words are being created, according to Merriam-Webster.
Merriam-Webster released its list of words that made it into the dictionary this year.
There were 690 words, acronyms and definitions added to the dictionary, and yes, bussin’ is one of them.
The slang word is an adjective meaning extremely good or excellent.
Among the new words on the list are chef’s kiss, ‘grammable, generative AI, thirst trap, forever chemical and girlboss.
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