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Merriam-Webster’s latest Collegiate Dictionary update adds over 5,000 words, including Gen Z slang like "rizz," "doomscroll," "no cap," and "side-eye," reflecting the generation’s growing cultural influence.

Terms like “doomscroll” and “brainrot” capture digital-era behaviors, particularly the impact of mindless social media consumption that surged during the pandemic.

The inclusion of slang also mirrors Gen Z’s broader social footprint, from viral trends to youth-led protests globally, highlighting their evolving role in culture and society.

Since the pandemic, when more and more people started making reels and content, people have been consuming them at first cautiously and then mindlessly due to the overload of it, many finding themselves paralysed, unable to

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