Merriam-Webster officially adds vibe coding, meme coin and looksmaxxing
Polymarket · x · 2026-09-17
Merriam-Webster has officially added "vibe coding," "meme coin," and "looksmaxxing" to its online dictionary. The inclusion of "vibe coding" — the practice of building software by prompting AI in natural language — marks mainstream recognition of AI programming culture.
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