Eight new words from Merriam-Webster dictionary update

NEW YORK (AP):

Merriam-Webster on Thursday announced a major overhaul of its popular Collegiate dictionary. The company has added more than 5,000 terms. Here’s a few of them with definitions – and some usage examples.

1. BEAST MODE

Definition: An extremely aggressive or energetic style or manner that someone adopts temporarily to overpower an opponent in a fight or competition.

Example: Tom went full beast mode in the gym today.

2. DAD BOD

Definition: A physique regarded as typical of an average father, especially one that is slightly overweight and not extremely muscular.

Example: Harry rocked a dad bod even before the birth of his first child.

3.DUMBPHONE

Definition: A cellphone that does not include advanced software features, such as email or an internet browser typically found on smartphones.

Example: Want to really get lost? Destroy your smartphone, buy a burner dumbphone and head for the hills.

4. FARM-TO-TABLE

Definition: Involving or advocating the direct sale and distribution of food from its point of origin to customers.

Example: The farm-to-table movement is reshaping how people view food.

5.HARD PASS

Definition: A firm refusal or rejection of something, such as an offer.

Example: Pineapple on pizza is a hard pass for me.

6. LOVE LANGUAGE

Definition: A person’s characteristic means of showing love or care for another.

Example: She realised gift-giving was actually her partner’s love language.

7.PETRICHOR

Definition: A distinctive, earthy, usually pleasant odour that is associated with rainfall, especially when following a warm, dry period

Example: Nothing beats the earthy petrichor that follows a heavy downpour.

8. RIZZ

Definition: Romantic appeal or charm.

Example: Tanya’s confidence is the secret to her rizz.