Posted on 07/25/2026 7:35:14 PM PDT by DoodleBob
How do you spelling "winning"?
US dictionary publisher Merriam-Webster brutally roasted the redcoats in a patriotic post taking aim at the United Kingdom to celebrate America's 250th birthday.
"Why is it 'cancelled' in the U.K. but 'canceled' in the U.S.?" the nation's oldest dictionary publisher wrote on X.
"Because we gave them that L in 1776."
The post had garnered more than 12 million views and over 2,400 replies as of Saturday morning — with many cheering the Independence Day smackdown.
"Solid burn from the dictionary!!!" one wrote.
"Imagine getting roasted by a book of words. The disrespect is off the charts," another added.
"I wonder what the Oxford dictionary is going to say about this," a third chimed in, referencing the UK dictionary publisher.
(Excerpt) Read more at yahoo.com ...
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Awesome….totally awesome.
“We did Brexit back when it was cool”?
What cheeky fun!
Lexicographic humor! Hilarious!
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