Laxicography

Lazy or ill-educated use of language (primarily English) by 'ding-a-linguist' celebrities as well as political and media dimwits, leading to the widespread acceptance of a new - yet incorrect - meaning for a word or phrase. The method by which a solecism becomes standard English. "Quantum Leap" "disinterested" and "momentarily" have already passed into the lexicon, and are being followed by "enervate",

An example of Laxicography would be Ben Affleck's statement; "I believe it's been a very successful, enervating and exciting convention."

Enervate is NOT a synonym for invigorate. It means to weaken or enfeeble. Not only did Affleck show ignorance by using it when he meant the opposite, he then embarrassed himself further when he chided those who questioned his use of the word.

by Patrick Oranmore March 13, 2008

lexicographer

One who writes dictionary definitions (or, in the case of this site, definitions and opinions).

Lexicographers gather at Urban Dictionary.

by Didda Tinkle May 25, 2004

The Invention Of A Very Long Phrase In Order To Achieve Recognition On A Renowned Lexicographically Based Web Site With The Sole Intention Of Satisfying Ones Desire To Submit Potentially The Longest Entry

Consequently what I have accomplished by the submission of this article. Please, read on. The satirical example below is entirely for your enjoyment.

- You know what really is a waste of valuable time and proof that you have no life to speak of?
- No, but now I'm curious, enlighten me.
- The Invention Of A Very Long Phrase In Order To Achieve Recognition On A Renowned Lexicographically Based Web Site With The Sole Intention Of Satisfying Ones Desire To Submit Potentially The Longest Entry.
- You're right. Anyone who would do that is nought but a despondent pariah; a social outcast; an antisocial recluse; an awkward shit you might say.

by Thomas Leone October 18, 2009

lexicographer

someone who writes a dictionary and shit

that motherfucker is a lexicographer.

by danny boy September 1, 2003

lexicography

The art of making a dictionary. Anyone who adds to urbandicionary.com is a lexicographer.

I have just spent an hour lexicographing in the urban dictionary

by hood-rat May 14, 2003

Street Lexicographer

Someone who has successfully defined a term that has been accepted by the mahatma's a urbanditionary.com

Both myself and my friend James have entries in the Urban Dictionary. This makes us BOTH "Street Lexicographers". A high honor in some circles. A dubious one in others.

by Bonelawr59 June 21, 2021

lexicographer

lEX-see-cALL-ghra-FER

A harmless drudge.

Lexicographers have some of the least respected jobs in the world.

by The Amazing Anonymous One! July 14, 2005