Merriam-Webster and the ACLU finally settle the 'woah' vs 'whoa' debate
Merriam-Webster and the ACLU have teamed up to solve a long-running spelling debate: is it spelled "whoa" or "woah"?
Take a look at this friendly, good conversation between pals. Did we ever think we would admire the camaraderie between a dictionary and the American Civil Liberties Union? No. But these are trying times, and we will take what we can get.
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First, a pleasant inquiry from the ACLU:
Hey @MerriamWebster, help us out here? Can we say "woah"? https://t.co/YJlkUYe15l
— ACLU National (@ACLU) February 2, 2017
Then, Merriam-Webster issued a polite correction — while still acknowledging the ACLU's right to free speech as established by the Constitution. Aww!
@ACLU We don't include that as a variant, but we're pretty sure you still have the right to say it. https://t.co/5iJqqQFHpM
— Merriam-Webster (@MerriamWebster) February 2, 2017
Anyway, for those keeping score, the correct spelling is "whoa." As in, whoa, this friendship is the best.
@MerriamWebster love youuuu
— ACLU National (@ACLU) February 2, 2017
