The Oxford English Fictionary
Posted on July 21st, 2012by Michelle
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This could well be my new favourite Tumblr: The Oxford English Fictionary.
The Fictionary is dedicated to “Defining words that aren’t real. Yet.” It accepts user submissions as follows:
The OEF exists to define words that do not exist. If you have a word that needs a definition, submit it. If you have a word that already has a definition, that’s very nice, but go contact Merriam Webster instead.
A couple of my favourite recent words are:
Anachronister (noun): a time-traveling spider. (word submitted by anonymous)
Shquibble (verb): to verbally argue with someone, with both sides in full anger, in complete silence after having been shushed by a librarian. (word submitted by Chris)