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Wordorexia 

(noun)
1. An appetite for words

2. A strong desire to write.
(adjective) -wordorexic
"I have wordorexia right now."
"I have a wordorexic friend."
Wordorexia by Jake07 May 25, 2019

Wordwork 

The formation of words into text for professional purposes. Usually done by a professional writer.
The copywriter demonstrated superior wordwork in the Time Magazine article.
Wordwork by Starrwriter July 1, 2007

Wordporn 

Composing language, written or oral, so notably titillating that it's somewhat pornographic
The bartender spoke with genuine wordporn; we liked it
Wordporn by Danny Durden August 7, 2020
A word or phrase that runs through your head repeatedly, much like the musical 'earworm'.
After reading the line 'let's have a little talk about tweetle beetles' from Fox in Socks by Dr Suess, I said to my friend, 'That's going to be my wordworm today.'
wordworm by Nomio123 February 6, 2015
The Germanic English substitute for "Etymology", which is the backgrounds (lore) of words.
The wordlore of this word is unknown
Wordlore by LegatusMaximus May 1, 2018

wordporn 

-Why look at the pretty letters mama!
-No! Look away Timmy! It's wordporn!
wordporn by emmveg April 8, 2014
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pajama casual 

Pajama casual is a term used when working from home and preparing for a video conference. All business above the waist and your pajama pants down below.
We have a Zoom meeting in a few minutes and I’ll probably go pajama casual.
pajama casual by jrod-knows March 31, 2020
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funflation 

The recent boom in consumer spending on entertainment and experiences with a high demand running up the cost of enjoying of those experiences.
I’m trying to go to this Taylor Swift concert but the funflation has made it so impossible for me to afford tickets.
funflation by Dfree523 November 17, 2023
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A US deep south term for an alligator. Usually used in the Cajun dialect.
Take the big pirogue, I saw a huge swamp dog out there earlier.
swamp dog by Crystal Ambrose May 22, 2006
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Throat Sweats 

The feeling and build up in your mouth/throat of saliva that sometimes accompanies nausea.
Oh man those burritos gave me the throat sweats, I hope I don’t have food poisoning.
Throat Sweats by TacoFings420 April 23, 2024
Word of the Day on October 11, 2026
Being ignored by someone when making a statement or asking a question. Also known as blanked and turfed.
Person 1: Did u watch ** last nite?
Person 2:......
Person 3: O no u got aired!
aired by Pietro February 9, 2005
Word of the Day on October 10, 2026

piddlefart

Instead of doing my homework, I decided to piddlefart around for two hours.
piddlefart by Rene April 25, 2005
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