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supra-lexical

the phenomenon in spoken discourse where-in the language and its given lexicon is switched/replaced (french to english, e.g.), while the idiom, point of view and paradigm unique to the first language is preserved.
- "oh they're speaking french".

-"c'mon that's english.. don't go cheap on that. it's supra-lexical english is what that is. the preservation of a unique idiom, shared p.o.v. or more generally, paradigm."
by frosh laureate August 22, 2012
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Sharp’s Lexicon

To argue in favour of an opinion in a ridiculous manor to the point where the opposition can’t even argue back because your argument was so retarded. This also includes use of logical loopholes.
David-“Thomas used Sharp’s Lexicon the other day when arguing if you could float on water covered in oil.”

Sam-“What a retard”
by Akiren November 24, 2020
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Lexicon

knower of all words. A person who is not to be challenged on the spelling, or more importantly, the pronunciation of any word for fear of relentless deprecation. These are the rules.
1. "Dan is a lexicon" 2. "O hey good to see you Lexicon"
by Dr. Wooley April 4, 2009
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lexiconnoisseur

Originally used by Tycho of Penny Arcade, Lexiconnoisseur describes the sort of person who would make up a word like that and then tell everyone about it.
Man, Jack is such a lexiconnoisseur. Half the time I don't know what he is saying!
by Mikhael July 10, 2005
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lexicate

v. to invent new words

n. lexicater- one who lexicates.
Hope: What are you up to Missy?

Missy: Tonight, I'm gonna contemplate and lexicate.

Hope: Cool. Did you think of any new ones yet?

Missy: Yeah, 'pressert'... dessert before dinner!

Hope: Nice!
by lexicate March 8, 2010
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Twilight Lexicon

A website/fansite for Stephenie Meyer's 'Twilight Series'. The website gives information on all aspects of the series, from discussions of each individual chapter to interviewing the cast for the upcoming movie based on the series.
Did you hear? The Twilight Lexicon posted an interview with the actor for Emmett.
by Heather Hoover April 14, 2008
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lexilana

An intelligent interesting girl who is fun to hang out with makes everybody smile and she is very funny she will brighten ur day if you are down she is active and does good in school she is an animal lover and good at most sports and a pretty girl with a bright smile
Wow is that lexilana she is pretty
by bdjdkzkakka January 27, 2015
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