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Vlog, webisode, frenemy, and staycation: New In Mirriam-Webster

Dennis G. Jerz / 9 Jul 2009

Older words also making their debut as a result of renewed interest online: sock puppet (a false identity used to manipulate opinions in online forums) and fan fiction. (Via Guardian)

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