Short for graphics interchange format, Gif has been around since the 80s but was this year's US champion because it gained traction as a verb, not just a noun.

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If this was not enough, they have even invented a new verb: Olympians no longer win, they medal.

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Calling it the "Horse" might not have been optimal, but giving it an animal name that doubles as a violent verb was a good move (the Ram is also Dodge's logo).

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"Catfish" is no longer simply a river dweller, but rather a verb defined as "to pretend to be someone you're not online by posting false information, such as someone else's pictures, on social media sites usually with the intention of getting someone to fall in love with you, " according to the MTV show of the same name.

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