Warning: the following breaking news might make English language purists weep. Read on at your own risk and hang on to your Roget's.
The Oxford English Dictionary -- the dictionary of all dictionaries -- has decided to include LOL and OMG in its next on-line edition.
Wait, there's more. "Wassup" is also among the new entries. I saved it for last since it might push the "Stop Language Alterations and Atrocities" groups over the edge. I know I'm teetering.
Perhaps Noah Webster's rolling over in his grave, but I think if he were around today he'd be one happy lexicographer -- and possibly a texter. I'd like to think he'd bookmark the Urban Dictionary. There's an abundance of colorful, descriptive words being coined and infused into every day conversation. No one could ever accuse spoken English of being a dull, dry language. Of course, there are the French who'd rather not have their native tongue tainted with words like Levi's or Google, but that's a discussion for another day.
I don't know wassup with the OED or what criteria they use. But, oh my god, these entries make me laugh out loud.
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