MacGyver is an actual word in the Merriam-Webster dictionary / myLot

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April 15, 2023 2:47pm CST

They posted it as the word of the day 2 days ago but I forgot to write about it. I found it funny that the term has actually made it into an official American-English dictionary. It is based on the name of the main character of the show "MacGyver" who apparently was able to make it out of precarious situations using limited resources. It has been turned into a verb by people trying to describe fixing things (or at least getting them to work) by whatever means they have available. They actually said in their post that "we posted this using only a paperclip, some tin foil, and a Motorola RAZR from 2006" which basically sums up the idea behind the term. I'm not generally interested in dictionaries or words but the Merriam-Webster Twitter account is good for throwing shade at people and situations. I follow it for entertainment.

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eli

@pitsipeahie (4297)

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16 Apr 23

Oh, MacGyver, the good ol' days when I use to watch that series.

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Adie

@Adie04 (17360)

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16 Apr 23

I wonder if Merriam-Webster can be used as a reference in any academic research works.

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DW Davis

@DWDavis (25812)

• Pikeville, North Carolina

15 Apr 23

I have long used McGyver as a verb.

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RasmaSandra

@RasmaSandra (73642)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

15 Apr 23

I always enjoy learning about new words and terms. It is a good way to always discover something new,

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George B Vieto

@Deepizzaguy (94773)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

15 Apr 23

I get emails from Merriam-Webster Dictionary everyday/ I was shocked to learn that the word MacGyver is in the book. I know that a television show on that name though.

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