GIF-lexic

Noun: A term for a dissorder where by someone is unable to associate the correct meaning with a GIF.
Its Dyslexia.... but for GIFs.
(Adjective: GIF-lexic)

"Did you see the GIF Hannah posted in the group chat....?"
"Yeah it made no sense at all... Think she is GIF-lexic"

by RoceHatNinjaCat February 16, 2021

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 Manipulation

“If you’re reading this, someone got you to look it up. That’s their secret power.”

My secret power is Lexical Manipulation

by Mr Ocean July 30, 2025

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 Narcissism

A compulsive need to flaunt obscure vocabulary, academic jargon, or convoluted phrasing to appear intellectually superior, often at the expense of clarity, relevance, or truth. Symptoms include correcting others mid-argument over minor semantics, mistaking verbosity for depth, and prioritizing pedantry over persuasion. Typically found in debates where ego outweighs logic and the dictionary becomes a weapon of distraction.

Lexical narcissism is the arrogant belief that you're the only one who understands how words work, the only one educated enough to define philosophy, science, or language itself. It’s not intelligence—it’s intellectual gatekeeping. They don’t argue to clarify. They argue to assert dominance through semantics, hoping you’ll concede out of exhaustion, not reason. It's elitism masquerading as literacy.

You: “Once considered obscure academic theory, Marxism has completely infected academia and the curriculum.”
Them: “Define Marxism.”
You: “Sure, I'll entertain your silly little lexical narcissism game: Economic collectivism based on class conflict—are you seriously asking me this?”
Them: “That’s not true Marxism.”

by WTFX May 20, 2025

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