Hashtag, Selfie and Tweep Have Been Accepted Into the Dictionary

Merriam-Webster has added more than 150 words and definitions to its collegiate dictionary for 2014, with many reflecting the collision of technology and pop culture.

Some of the new words include "hashtag," "selfie" and "tweep," along with new definitions for words like "catfish," which is now recognized as "a person who sets up a false social network profile for deceptive purposes," according to a press release from the company

"Crowdfunding," "gamification" and "steampunk" join the dictionary as well, as does "Yooper" — a nickname for "a native or resident of the upper peninsula of Michigan." Read more...