But since internet words are often so new, their origins are hard to pin down. Some, like “milkshake duck,” come from very specific tweets . Others are brought over from the real world.

Type “internet” into your text-messaging app: Your phone will probably autocorrect it to “Internet.” Type it into Microsoft Word, and the red squiggle of disapproval will appear underneath it.

In a sign of our Extremely Online times, several of the latest words and phrases added to Dictionary.com reflect how the internet has shaped our experiences and vernacular.

In a sign of our Extremely Online times, several of the latest words and phrases added to Dictionary.com reflect how the internet has shaped our experiences and vernacular.