Merriam-Webster’s Dig At Twitter Stirred The Social Media Buzz!

The dictionary has been a loyal companion to all of us, right?

We mean from looking up the definition of a word to settling arguments with our friends to boost our Scrabble score – we can always count on a dictionary. Let’s not forget its most important use: as a shotgun shell to throw at someone who’s annoying you. (Just make sure to aim carefully and use a paperback edition – you don’t want to hurt anyone too badly!)

Confused what awakened the #DictionaryLove in us? Well, it’s the latest news about Merriam-Webster.

On 29th March, the oldest dictionary publisher in the United States battle took a humorous turn as Merriam-Webster appeared to mock Elon Musk’s Twitter Blue with its own parody offering, “Merriam-Webster Red.” The tongue-in-cheek tweet read, “People who subscribe to Merriam-Webster Red™ will get exclusive access to the real definitions.” The post was seen by over 2.5 million people, prompting a flurry of responses from amused Twitter users! #TheyGotJokes

On the other hand, Twitter has its share of fame and controversy. Statista said the platform had over 237 million monetizable daily active users as of the second quarter of 2022.


However, the company has faced criticism for not handling misinformation and hate speech, leading to calls for greater regulation of social media. Besides, the subscription service allegedly offering new features has been controversial since its launch last November. While some have praised it, others have criticized the charges as another way for tech giants to monetize their platforms. #TrendingTales

Merriam-Webster’s hilarious dig at Twitter Blue’s expense may not impact these debates but has undoubtedly stirred up social media buzz. While Twitter has declined to comment on the matter, the dictionary publisher’s playful jab will surely bring a smile to people’s faces. After all, who doesn’t appreciate a good pun?


Well, let’s continue to enjoy the witty banter while we wait and see the if Twitter returns a punch. What’s your take on this witty jab by Merriam-Webster on Twitter?

Please take a moment to pitch it in the comments section below.