Merriam-Webster, a dictionary, mercilessly roasted a Twitter critic
Hell hath no fury like a dictionary scorned.
When Merriam-Webster posted an article arguing that it's fine to use "mad" as a substitute for "angry," Slate editor Gabriel Roth tweeted his own critique: perhaps Merriam-Webster was trying too hard to be chill.
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Merriam-Webster did not take kindly to the tweetstorm, responding with a single tweet that has since been described as an "iconic drag."
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Merriam-Webster is no stranger to Twitter spats: in fact, it angered many tweeters when it controversially declared the hot dog a sandwich back in May. This, though, was its most merciless moment yet — and the internet loved it.
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Beware the dictionary, friends.
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Chloe was the shopping editor at Mashable. She was also previously a culture reporter. You can follow her on Twitter at @chloebryan.
