diff --git a/Makefile b/Makefile
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..54220b0
--- /dev/null
+++ b/Makefile
@@ -0,0 +1,12 @@
+PREFIX = /usr/local
+
+make:
+	@echo "usage: make [install|uninstall]"
+
+install:
+	mkdir -p ${PREFIX}/bin
+	cp -f udict ${PREFIX}/bin
+	chmod 755 ${PREFIX}/bin/udict
+
+uninstall:
+	rm -f ${PREFIX}/bin/udict
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 0d94189..caa0011 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -6,9 +6,11 @@ Simple script that uses simple dictionary to get the most liked/correct definiti
 
 ```bash
 $ udict smh
-meaning, "[shaking my head]", smh is typically used when something is obvious, [plain old stupid], or [disappointment].
+meaning, "shaking my head", smh is typically used when something is obvious, plain old stupid, or disappointment.
 ```
 
 ## Installation
-
-just copy the script to your path
+> as root
+```bash
+sudo make install
+```