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New Words in Merriam Webster

mysteriophile (noun) : a person who enjoys reading mystery novels

Submitted by: Ray Zelko from Ohio on May. 20, 2011 09:37

dikes (noun) : a tool used for cutting wire

Submitted by: Dan Workman from Florida on May. 20, 2011 09:34

wasapea (noun) : a dried pea covered in wasabi

Submitted by: juaneros from Arizona on May. 20, 2011 03:07

narfy (adjective) : feeling nauseous : not well

Submitted by: Sonja Altmire from Pennsylvania on May. 19, 2011 19:39

chillaxative (noun) : a pill that aids in relaxation

Submitted by: Tanya from California on May. 19, 2011 12:00

VoIP

(abbreviation) : Voice over Internet Protocol

VoIP services convert your voice into a digital signal that travels over the Internet. —www.fcc.gov, downloaded May 18, 2011

Submitted by: Anonymous on May. 18, 2011 12:26

forwardable (adjective) : able to be forwarded

Submitted by: Shane from Alabama on May. 18, 2011 08:44

critistic (adjective) : critical

He was critistic of her eating habits.

Submitted by: Jake Curran from Texas on May. 16, 2011 23:26

muggify (verb) : to become more humid

Submitted by: Chris from New York on May. 16, 2011 14:55

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