8 of the Newest Words in Merriam-Webster

Scrabble updated its dictionary last week, and now it's Merriam-Webster's turn. The dictionary has added 1,700 new entries, and many revolve around our online world, notes Time. Here are eight examples, along with the official definitions from M-W:

• WTF: "what the f---, used especially to express or describe outraged surprise, recklessness, confusion or bemusement."
• NSFW: "not safe for work; not suitable for work—used to warn someone that a website, email attachment, etc., is not suitable for viewing at most places of employment."

• Meme: "an idea, behavior, style or usage that spreads from person to person within a culture."
• Clickbait: "something (such as a headline) designed to make users want to click on a hyperlink especially when the link leads to content of dubious value or interest."
• Jegging: "a legging that is designed to resemble a tight-fitting pair of denim jeans and is made of a stretchable fabric."
• Net neutrality: "the idea, principle or requirement that Internet service providers should or must treat all Internet data as the same, regardless of its kind, source or origin."
• Vocal fry: "a vocal effect produced by very slow vibration of the vocal cords and characterized by a creaking sound and low pitch."
• Photobomb: "to move into the frame of a photograph as it is being taken as a joke or prank."

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