Merriam-Webster adds 1,400 new words and definitions including 'vibe coding'
- Merriam-Webster added 1,400 new words and definitions on Tuesday, calling it a "glow-up" for the dictionary.
- New entries include "shapewear," "looksmaxxing," "meme coin," "parasocial," and "vibe coding."
- It also added "uncanny valley," reflecting growing public discourse around AI's human-like effects.
- This follows Merriam-Webster's 2025 Word of the Year, "slop," referring to low-quality AI-generated content.
Source: nbcnews.com
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