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.
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.
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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