There some words and phrases that we have been using for years that have finally been recognized and reached the level that all words strive for, inclusion into the Merriam Webster Dictionary. One of those a-ha moments when they can say we knew we made it when...

This Years inductees are:

  • "a-ha moment" -- popularized by Oprah Winfrey on her former TV show
  • "earworm" -- a song that you can't get out of your head
  • "man cave"
  • "brain cramp"
  • "bucket list"
  • "flexitarian" -- someone who normally is vegetarian, but occasionally eats meat or fish
  • "F Bomb"
  • "underwater" -- new definition added to refer to when someone owes more of their mortgage than the property is worth
  • "e-reader"
  • "craft beer"
  • "game changer"
  • "tipping point"
  • "life coach"

          

By the way I sure could use a flexerated Life Coach to stop by the man cave here with some craft beer and give me some advice on how to get out of my "underwater" situation. Now that would be a game changer!