Merriam-Webster’s Word Of The Year, It’s Right On The Tip Of Every American’s Tongue, But What Does It Mean? – CBS News via kwout
Merriam Webster has revealed the 2008 Word of the Year: bailout! Other top words, indicators of the mood of our nation, included trepidation,” “precipice” and “turmoil.”
“There’s something about the national psyche right now that is looking up words that seem to suggest fear and anxiety,” said John Morse, Merriam-Webster’s president and publisher.
According to this CNN article, “Several well-worn terms from the presidential campaign also made the cut: “maverick,” “bipartisan” and, coming in at No. 2, “vet” – to appraise and evaluate, as in vetting a vice presidential pick.
How does Merriam Webster define “bailout”? Check it out below:
bailout – Definition from the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary via kwout
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