English is like a lava lamp, y'all: its contents are constantly changing with use. Right now, for example, it looks like a lot of people are employing the word "yaaas" -- so it needs some representation in a dictionary or two.
On November 11, Dictionary.com will answer the call by adding a crop of new words to its database. Among them are several "viral" words -- the kind that were adopted quickly and enthusiastically by Internet users.
While the full list of terms isn't available yet, we know about a few choice standouts -- including the once-ubiquitous "fleek," which went viral after being coined by Colorado Vine star Peaches Monroee.
It's worth noting that "fleek" is entering the database with the cautionary "slang" label.
Here are a few of the new terms Dictionary.com has deemed worthy of a mention:
digital citizen: a person who develops the skills and knowledge to effectively use the Internet and other digital technology, especially in order to participate responsibly in social and civic activities.
fleek: Slang. flawlessly styled, groomed, etc.
sapiosexual: a person who finds intelligence to be a sexually attractive quality in others.
Mx.: a title of respect prefixed to a person's surname: unlike Mr., Mrs., or Ms., it does not indicate gender and may be used by a person with any or no specific gender identity.
yaaas: Slang. Yes! (used as a strong expression of excitement, approval, agreement, etc.)
That settles the question of how to spell that word, Internet: three As, one S.