Patrick Posted July 8, 2008 Posted July 8, 2008 The AP has the story."As soon as we see the word used without explanation or translation or gloss, we consider it a naturalized citizen of the English language," said Peter Sokolowski, an editor-at-large for Merriam-Webster. "If somebody is using it to convey a specific idea and that idea is successfully conveyed in that word, it's ready to go in the dictionary."Some of the words/terms include air quotes, edamame, fanboy and webinar.Via CNET News.com. Patrick O'Keefe - KarateForums.com AdministratorHave a suggestion or a bit of feedback relating to KarateForums.com? Please contact me!KarateForums.com Articles - KarateForums.com Awards - Member of the Month - User Guidelines
bushido_man96 Posted July 8, 2008 Posted July 8, 2008 Ah, the ever-expanding English language. Gotta love it.New words for the Scripps Spelling Bee, no doubt. https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com
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