New words only a mouse potato could love

Be among trailblazing marketing pros at Brandweek this September 23–26 in Phoenix, Arizona. Experience incredible networking, insightful sessions and a boost of inspiration at ADWEEK’s ultimate brand event. Register by May 13 to save 35%.


For those who don’t keep their dictionaries updated, more words have been added to Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary. New entries this year come from the scientific, technological, industrial and pop-culture fields, with the latter contributing several unamusing sniglets that will be driven into the ground faster than readers can say “blogosphere.” These include mouse potato (someone who’s always on the computer), himbo (a male bimbo, natch) and the verb to google (to quickly find information on the Internet).

AW+

WORK SMARTER - LEARN, GROW AND BE INSPIRED.

Subscribe today!

To Read the Full Story Become an Adweek+ Subscriber

View Subscription Options

Already a member? Sign in