Twerk facepalm bitcoin and other new words added to scrabble
What a fascinating topic! Here are some new words that have been added to the Official Scrabble Players Dictionary (OSPD) in recent years, including some popular internet slang and cryptocurrency terms:
Internet Slang:
- Twerk (verb) - to dance in a sexually provocative manner, often with a lot of movement of the hips.
- Facepalm (verb) - to slap one's own face in frustration or embarrassment.
- LOL (initialism) - laughing out loud.
- OMG (initialism) - oh my god.
- Selfie (noun) - a photograph taken of oneself.
Cryptocurrency and Technology:
- Bitcoin (noun) - a digital or virtual currency that uses cryptography for security.
- Blockchain (noun) - a decentralized, digital ledger that records transactions across a network.
- Crypto (noun) - short for cryptocurrency.
- Miner (noun) - a computer or device that solves complex mathematical problems to validate transactions and secure a blockchain.
- Wallet (noun) - a digital storage device for cryptocurrencies.
Other New Words:
- Hashtag (noun) - a word or phrase preceded by the symbol #, used to identify a topic or theme on social media.
- Emoji (noun) - a small digital image or icon used to express an emotion or feeling in electronic communication.
- GIF (noun) - a type of image file that is often used to express a humorous or memorable moment.
- Podcast (noun) - a series of digital audio files that are released on a regular schedule.
- Vlog (noun) - a video blog or online video diary.
These words are now officially recognized by Merriam-Webster and can be used in Scrabble games. However, it's worth noting that the OSPD is updated annually, and new words are added based on their frequency of use and popularity in language.