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jarek2011
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neologism
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hello !
something has been on my mind since yesterday - a word/ phrase that I can �t recall for the life of me. I know that I knew the English term for it but it slipped my memory. I hope that you will be able to help me :)
What �s the English term for a word that was coined/ made up only for the sake of entertainment. It usually is witty, amusing and doesn �t mean much, yet it conveys certain meaning. Such word hasn �t found its way to the dictionary and probably will never enter it. I will give you an example of a phrase
He opened his mouth to let loose with his ultra-special, 150-mile-per-hour super- scream. |
18 Apr 2012
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jarek2011
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thank you very much :)
What I actually meant was - nonsense words - but nonce words are also ok. Thank you very much Minka and ueslteacher !!!
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18 Apr 2012
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