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wordverbing

When someone will say a random noun with an "-ed" on the end of it to express an action whose proper wording can not be remembered at the time of explanation.
Person 1: Were you on the guest list for Dana's party?

Person 2: I was, but then i "dicked" myself off.

Person 1: How?

Person: "Sexed" up her sister...

(wordverbing)^^
by Broland Martin June 2, 2011
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Wordleversary

The commemoration of your Wordle streak as with weddings.
Me: Yay, I’ve a Wordle streak of 25,
Friend: congratulations on your silver wordleversary
by Moroccan Bob February 17, 2022
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wordeveloper

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.
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.
by NeWorDictionary September 9, 2025
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