Extract from Writers Digest Site:
It’s not uncommon for 1,500–2,000 new words to be added to the dictionary every year.
While most additions we barely register (“cold turkey,” “meet-cute”), others (“FOMO,” “hella,” “ICYMI”) can seem less … dictionary-y.
To find out just how words nab the high honor of being dictionaried, we went to the pros at Merriam-Webster.
The process, it turns out, is not all that complicated.
Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog 
Reblogged this on The Owl Lady.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Loved this! 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Very dictionarial post about wordisms.
LikeLiked by 1 person
😀
LikeLike
Whoever made this infographic must be a standup comedian. What a hoot! ~ even if it is true 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
😀
LikeLike
I had to look up “lexicographer” – sounds like a fascinating job?!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Word has it that it is 👍😃😄
LikeLiked by 1 person
Reblogged this on Smorgasbord – Variety is the spice of life and commented:
Wonder how words are chosen to be elevated to dictionary status….head over and follow the links on The Story Reading Ape.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks Sally ❤️❤️❤️
LikeLiked by 1 person