Since technology and the internet have become popular and people and cultures are mixing more and more, it’s only natural that more and more slang words have started to make their way into everyday language. Here are some of the most unusual and interesting ones that made their way into the Merriam-Webster Dictionary in September of 2023!

“Rizz” comes from the word charisma, and it basically means that someone is very charming, especially in terms of romantic partners. Then there’s “zhuzh,” which is when a small improvement completes something, like a look or taste. It’s often said as “zhuzh up.” “Padawan” has also taken on a new meaning beyond the Star Wars franchise, now just meaning any young naive, or inexperienced person.

Merriam-Webster is known throughout America as one of the most trusted dictionaries, so it’s no wonder people are confused by the new slang words added. A total of 690 new terms were added, showing that Merriam-Webster is keeping up with the times!

There are plenty of other slang words like doggo, cromulent, and goated, and even abbreviations such as NGL, TFW, and more. Not gonna lie, we’re excited to see how language continues to evolve and grow with each new year passing by and generation giving dying words a new meaning.

A woman was disappointed when her partner declined to wear pink attire for the Barbie movie. She went to Reddit to share her perspective. There, she expressed her enthusiasm for Greta Gerwig’s cinematic creation, and while she imagined this to be a playful adventure, her boyfriend had a different opinion when it came to wearing pink.

The woman suggested a date night spectacle in which she and her boyfriend both wear pink outfits for the Barbie movie, considering it a lighthearted and playful idea. For her, the pink parade was a way to share the love and show everyone that she and her boyfriend were team Barbie all the way. In her opinion, wearing pink was the equivalent of him joining her in the ultimate celebration of girl power.

It turned out that the idea was not met with enthusiasm by her boyfriend. He had a different take on the pink proposition. He argued that simply showing up at the movie was already a whopping sign of commitment, but wearing pink attire was a bit over the top. This clash of perspectives was displayed to the virtual jury on Reddit with a plea for online judgment.

Apparently, the grand plan for their pink date also included taking photos. The woman envisioned an iconic photoshoot at the cinema booth, capturing the matching pink glory. However, the date was canceled due to a deflated mood over one pink item – a pink shirt. The boyfriend declined to wear a rosy hue on his upper half. So, naturally, the online jury had some fiery opinions. On one side, some were reminded that personal comfort is the name of the game, and on the other, some argued that a little pink never hurt anyone.

Due to debates of that nature, couples started using the movie to check out their relationship compatibility. Apparently, the reaction to going to the cinema for the Barbie movie is what gives important data on how worthy a partner is. While many don’t agree with that, it certainly has caused some passionate discussions.

This is just one vibrant tale that sprung out from the widely-successful Barbie movie. It shows that even something as small as a request for pink attire could unlock debates, reveal values, and remind people that beneath their seemingly frivolous decisions lie layers of connection, understanding, and the sweet promise of harmony in relationships. It also definitely shows that the Barbie movie has made waves throughout society.