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by Political lyricist November 23, 2013
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lexicogitate

1) To actively think about words, esp. the way in which they are added to the lexicon.

2) To actively attempt to create a word or to drastically alter the definition of a word and inject it into the lexicon artificially.
The writers of Battlestar Gallactica were highly successful when they lexicogitated "Frack" for use on their show.
by Bearcat40 August 14, 2009
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Wingardium Leviosa

In the Wizarding world, a levitation spell used to lift objects - such as feathers, sticks, etc - in the air. To perform this spell, it requires a swish and flick of your designated wand.
According to the brightest witch of our age, it is pronounced Wingardium leviOsa, not leviosA.

Swish and flick.

Take notes, wizards.
by TinyNova November 18, 2020
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It's Leviosa not Leviosa

Its LeviOsa not LeviosA is a quote from Hermione Granger
Hermione Granger: Besides you're saying it wrong. It's Leviosa not Leviosa
by SharpCream July 8, 2021
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lexiconnoisseur

The word used to describe a person who makes up words, then tells everyone about said word.
Tycho from Penny Arcade is a lexiconnoisseur.
by Towedwart July 10, 2005
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lexicolon

The vocabulary of a person, language, or branch of knowledge. The lexicon constists entirely of words which serve to give the impression that the author has verbal diarrhea.
Geroge has an impressive lexicolon, it makes me quite nauseous.
by avengerpenguin May 15, 2005
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lexicolonologists

n. People who are experts about terminology in a given area but quite anal about specifics of usage.
I think the etymological lexicolonologists would decry the verbal warming on the internet.
by gnostic1 August 25, 2011
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