The terms ‘metaverse’ and ‘altcoin’ have been added to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary

New crypto words are being incorporated into the lexicon.

Merriam-Webster has approved a number of internet catchphrases and colloquialisms coined by today’s young by placing them in the dictionary, so language elitists will have to get used to them quickly.

Merriam-Webster has just introduced 370 new words to its dictionary that, for better or worse, correspond to the present day, with phrases referring to the global health crisis, the Ukrainian war, the so-called “bear market,” and quickly changing technology.

The oldest dictionary publisher in the United States has made room for cryptocurrency.

Among the new terminology, “altcoin” and “metaverse” are perhaps the most relevant to crypto enthusiasts.

Not to be overlooked are crypto words.

The inclusion of the term “metaverse” comes as no surprise, given Facebook’s aggressive entry into the virtual sphere. All cryptocurrencies other than Bitcoin are referred to as “altcoins.”

“Words provide a window into our ever-changing language and culture, and they are only added to the dictionary when there is clear and sustained evidence of their use,” Peter Sokolowski, editor-at-large for Merriam-Webster.

Merriam-Webster added the following terms this year, among others:

dumbphone : a mobile gadget lacking advanced features

yeet : interjection, slang — used to express surprise, approval, or excited enthusiasm

laggy : having a slow or delayed response

greenwashing : a marketing tactic used by companies or organizations

lewk : fashion looks or style

sus : suspicious, suspect

janky : of very substandard quality

The collection of new terms includes additions that eloquently reflect how everyone’s lives have changed over the last few years.