lexical

A lively person, fully of personality and always up for a laugh! Usually a beautiful person with long brown curls In their hair.

Man, what a lexical

by Dom Z June 23, 2016

Lexical gap

The word for when there isn't a word for something that there should be a word for.

Ex) There is a lexical gap involving a non-slang verb for sex

by **Frisbeetarianism** November 18, 2010

Lexical exaggeration

1. (noun) A phrase or sentence that exaggerates its vocabulary to an unprecedented extent. This is usually done in a joking manner or to seem intelligent. In the latter usage, it often backfires, making the speaker seem pretentious.
2. (noun) The act of using a lexical exaggeration. (see 1)

Speaker 1: Sorry for bumping you on the shoulder.
Speaker 2: I personally did not appreciate the manner in which you interacted with my glenohumeral joint. Due to this misdemeanor I will not engage in the acceptance of your apologetic response.
Speaker 1: Wow, thanks for the lexical exaggeration, asshole.

by MBite April 2, 2021

lexical heresy

The act or process of defiling or misusing parts of grammar and language. Examples include misuse of possessive pronouns in place of homophonic consonants.

Did you see the lexical heresy that kid was spewing? He used "your" in place of "you are"... cringe

by Pyoepsx September 16, 2020

Lexical Patternism

Refers to the understanding or awareness that the acquisition of vocabulary (lexical knowledge) enhances one's ability to discern, comprehend, and interpret patterns in life. This term encapsulates the notion that language and cognition are intertwined, and that expanding one's vocabulary is a key tool for broadening one's cognitive and perceptual capabilities.

Through Lexical Patternism, he realized that learning new scientific terms not only expanded his vocabulary but also sharpened his ability to recognize complex patterns in ecological data, leading to more insightful analyses.

by , Sign Here: x January 27, 2024

Lexical-Redirect

When you're in a conversation and can't think of a word for something and struggle to find the right word or words, and your brain keeps coming up with the wrong words, just roll with it!

The Lexical-Redirect is, in the spirit of Cunningham's Law, the art of intentionally uttering the wrong word, knowing that simply by doing so, your brain will correct itself and think of the right word.

To another family member - "Hey, we're almost out of.. toothpick-earwigs... because, apparently Q-tips don't exist according to my brain."

Family member - "Nice Lexical-Redirect, I was scared for a moment that we had earwigs on toothpicks somewhere in our house."

by that dude with the hair March 5, 2024

Lexical Drift

Similar to semantic drift but instead of the definition changing the word and definition change.

Due to lexical drift, the Old English word mete, which once referred to all types of food, evolved into the modern English word meat, now specifically referring to animal flesh.

by Iyla1201 December 30, 2024