Merriam-Webster Dictionary adds 850 new words, including 'Embiggen'

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  • 6 years ago
Marvel fans swooned when Merriam-Webster announced its decision to "embiggen" its dictionary by 850 new words. "Embiggen," a goofy-sounding word meaning "to make larger" is used by Kamala Khan, aka Ms. Marvel to describe her size-changing powers.

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