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May 2007New Word WatchMerriam-Webster editors are giving the following words serious consideration for entry in a Merriam-Webster dictionary:
* ginormous adjective [gigantic + enormous] : extremely huge : humongous * instant messaging noun : a means or system for transmitting electronic messages instantly * speed dating noun : an event at which each participant converses individually with all prospective partners for a few minutes in order to select those with whom dates are desired Do you have a suggestion for a word we should be watching for? E-mail us at comments@word.com, and we'll tell you what we have on that word so far. |