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to linguick 

to act like a language geek
to pay too much attention to grammar or meanings
He always linguicks when it comes to reading my essays.
Please don't linguick, I know my grammar is bad!
You don't have to linguick, just read the content.
to linguick by Virgillo December 31, 2009
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linguisa 

A delicious sausage made by Portagees. The national sausage of Portugal.

Pronounced ling GWEE sa.
There's nothing better for breakfast than a platter of linguisa and roasted spuds.
linguisa by Bumkicker Slade May 7, 2005

linguicide

Used in linguistics, Speakers of a language start to use another language to the point where it starts to be used in the home and/or the next generation or subsequent generations do not learn the language. When the last speaker of a language dies so does the language. That language can never be heard again in a natural setting.
In California alone, linguicide is committed yearly. It's such a shame!
linguicide by Imidast April 23, 2008

linguicize

to put an abstract or largely emotional idea into words
I struggled to linguicize my frustrations to my partner
linguicize by bdsmpretentiocrat November 24, 2025

sans sheriff 

Lawless use of fonts or typography, with no regard to aesthetics or legibility
I'm putting this CV straight in the bin. Written totally sans sheriff.
sans sheriff by Jamarley July 3, 2019

Breadhead 

Someone who is addicted to obtaining money and building wealth. A money addict and fanatic. Breadheads often work more than one full-time job, and some even participate in illicit activities to "obtain the bread".
A breadhead is like a crackhead, but for money instead of crack.
Breadhead by 🅱️ U S 3 4 8 March 30, 2022