Words, Expressions, Slang, Neologisms, Etymology
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For logophiles, whether you tend toward pleonasm or perspicacious thrift. Any language is acceptable. Suggested topics are new words, expressions, neologisms, neoterisms, sniglets, odd usages, reanimated words, words you never knew existed, words you wish existed, or even words you would like expurgated from the space-time continuum.
Words, Expressions, Slang, Neologisms, Etymology
4h ago
You can be resilient, or you can have / demonstrate resilience.
Why are people adding the extra syllable for no reason?
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Words, Expressions, Slang, Neologisms, Etymology
19h ago
Did not know there was a word for this…
Confabulations: Memories that our brains create or alter, often unintentionally. They can sometimes feel very real and convincing.
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Words, Expressions, Slang, Neologisms, Etymology
1d ago
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Words, Expressions, Slang, Neologisms, Etymology
2d ago
I know this word exists, it is a cool word. Please help
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2d ago
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Words, Expressions, Slang, Neologisms, Etymology
2d ago
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2d ago
It’s a good one but I overuse it
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Words, Expressions, Slang, Neologisms, Etymology
2d ago
its conflicting
another example could be "we have to change a few things if you want to keep things the same"
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Words, Expressions, Slang, Neologisms, Etymology
2d ago
Hello /r/words enthusiasts!
Today, I'm excited to share a playful new term that I've coined—Scategory. This term merges "scat" (a scientific word for feces) with "category," reflecting the classification approach of the well-known Bristol stool scale, which categorizes the form and texture of human stools into seven distinct types.
Why "Scategory"? Well, I thought it would be a humorous and memorable way to talk about something that's not only a common part of everyday health but often avoided in polite conversation. The goal is to make the discussion around digestive health more approachable ..read more
Words, Expressions, Slang, Neologisms, Etymology
2d ago
A situation where someone indirectly (like a post somewhere or an article) presents you an information or a photo of something/a situation and additionally states that you never saw that before, which makes you actually think that you never did even tho you actually don't remember if you did or not cause it's still an odd situation
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