One of perhaps the most over-used internet phrases is now officially a word.  In the 30th edition of the Collins English Dictionary, the word Meh will appear.

The dictionary defines “meh” as an expression of indifference or boredom, or an adjective meaning mediocre or boring. Examples given by the dictionary include “the Canadian election was so meh.”

The dictionary’s compilers said the word originated in North America, spread through the Internet and was now entering British spoken English.

While this is a British dictionary and the word clearly comes from North America, you are more likely to read it on the internet then actually here someone say it.   I personally think that the top two definitions at urbandictionary.com are better:

1. Indifference; to be used when one simply does not care.
A: What do you want for dinner?
B: Meh.

2. “The verbal equivalent of a shrug of the shoulders.” -quoth me
“(While holding gun to their own head) Give me one good reason why I shouldn’t pull this trigger!”
“meh.”

Either way, it’s kind of interesting to see the evolution of our language, often for worse I would assume.   A few other words that were considered are,

frenemy, an enemy disguised as a friend; and huggles, a hybrid of hugs and snuggles.

The word huggles alone is enough to make want to throw-up in my mouth a little.

Thanks to Nikki for sending me the link: Yahoo News
Photo credit: Яick Harris

Similar articles that might also interest you:

• Limited use of profanity
• Everyone is blogging including the President of Iran
• Reclaim disk space on your Mac in 5 minutes
• Top 10 passwords used and making a secure password
• Parent angry over child’s required summer reading book list