India, Sept. 17 -- America's oldest dictionary publisher, Merriam-Webster, has added 1,400 words and meanings to its lexicon, with internet culture making a strong showing. Among the new entries are glow-up, looksmaxxing, meme coin, vibe coding and crashout. "The new entries reflect words and meanings that have demonstrated widespread use over time, offering a window into the world today," the publisher said.

Food gets its share too, with bao, cake pop and superfood making the cut. Then there's trash panda, the affectionate slang term for a raccoon, and whack-a-mole, used for a problem that keeps resurfacing in a new form.

Some additions capture very specific modern moods. Cuffing season refers to the colder months when single people se...