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UK: /ˈwɜ dɪˌvɛləpə/ US: /ˈwɝ dɪˌvɛləpɚ/ / n. (Updated version of a previous entry)
Definition:
A self‑proclaimed creator of words that never existed — until now.
Not an official job title — because it didn’t exist. They invented it, and they’re keeping it.
Etymology:
Blend of word + developer. Coined to describe someone whose craft is inventing original words for fun, without profit motive.
Usage:
Used to describe a person who treats language like a playground, building new vocabulary from scratch.
Notes:
Often used humorously or with pride. Can be self‑applied or used to praise someone’s linguistic creativity.
Definition:
A self‑proclaimed creator of words that never existed — until now.
Not an official job title — because it didn’t exist. They invented it, and they’re keeping it.
Etymology:
Blend of word + developer. Coined to describe someone whose craft is inventing original words for fun, without profit motive.
Usage:
Used to describe a person who treats language like a playground, building new vocabulary from scratch.
Notes:
Often used humorously or with pride. Can be self‑applied or used to praise someone’s linguistic creativity.
Examples:
1. If you can’t find the right term, ask a wordeveloper — they’ll build one from nothing.
2. NeWorDictionary is a wordeveloper — also known as the Contradictionary.
3. “Brevity is the soul of wit,” said Shakespeare; a true wordeveloper can craft a sonnet from a single syllable.
1. If you can’t find the right term, ask a wordeveloper — they’ll build one from nothing.
2. NeWorDictionary is a wordeveloper — also known as the Contradictionary.
3. “Brevity is the soul of wit,” said Shakespeare; a true wordeveloper can craft a sonnet from a single syllable.
by NeWorDictionary September 9, 2025
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Definition:
An acronym for "Losers Are Stronger Than Winners".
A motivational phrase that emphasizes the strength and resilience gained through loss.
Etymology:
Formed from the initials of "Losers Are Stronger Than Winners".
Created as a slogan to highlight the value of setbacks.
Usage:
Used to encourage perseverance after defeat, or to celebrate resilience in competitive and personal contexts.
Notes:
Represents a philosophy that values lessons learned from failure.
Can be used sincerely or ironically depending on the situation.
US: /læst ˈdʌbəl.ju /
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Definition:
An acronym for "Losers Are Stronger Than Winners".
A motivational phrase that emphasizes the strength and resilience gained through loss.
Etymology:
Formed from the initials of "Losers Are Stronger Than Winners".
Created as a slogan to highlight the value of setbacks.
Usage:
Used to encourage perseverance after defeat, or to celebrate resilience in competitive and personal contexts.
Notes:
Represents a philosophy that values lessons learned from failure.
Can be used sincerely or ironically depending on the situation.
Examples:
1. "He lost the tournament but kept training—true LAST-W spirit."
2. "LAST-W reminds us that failure builds character."
3. "In business, LAST-W is the badge of those who rise again."
1. "He lost the tournament but kept training—true LAST-W spirit."
2. "LAST-W reminds us that failure builds character."
3. "In business, LAST-W is the badge of those who rise again."
by NeWorDictionary December 17, 2025
Get the LAST-W mug.UK: /prəˈnʌnstrɪkt/ US: /prəˈnʌnstrɪkt/ / adj. (Updated version of a previous entry)
Definition: A blend of "pronunciation" and "strict," describing someone who is unyielding about correct and precise pronunciation. Often used to humorously label people who can’t resist correcting others’ speech.
Etymology: From pronunciation (the way in which a word is spoken) + strict (demanding that rules be followed exactly). Coined to poke fun at language perfectionists.
Usage: Used when talking about people who will stop a conversation to fix how you say a word, no matter the context.
Definition: A blend of "pronunciation" and "strict," describing someone who is unyielding about correct and precise pronunciation. Often used to humorously label people who can’t resist correcting others’ speech.
Etymology: From pronunciation (the way in which a word is spoken) + strict (demanding that rules be followed exactly). Coined to poke fun at language perfectionists.
Usage: Used when talking about people who will stop a conversation to fix how you say a word, no matter the context.
Examples:
1. "My English teacher is so pronunstrict that she’ll pause the entire class to correct a single misplaced syllable."
2. "Hermione was famously pronunstrict about ‘Wingardium Leviosa,’ turning a simple spell lesson into a full-on phonetics workshop."
3. "He’s pronunstrict even at karaoke — he’ll stop mid-song to fix your vowel sounds."
1. "My English teacher is so pronunstrict that she’ll pause the entire class to correct a single misplaced syllable."
2. "Hermione was famously pronunstrict about ‘Wingardium Leviosa,’ turning a simple spell lesson into a full-on phonetics workshop."
3. "He’s pronunstrict even at karaoke — he’ll stop mid-song to fix your vowel sounds."
by NeWorDictionary September 8, 2025
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