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The website content introduces a series of playful, non-standard neologisms that humorously address common experiences and personality traits, such as "naptitude" for the irritation after an unwanted nap or "avocadhore" for someone who passionately loves avocados.

Abstract

The article presents a lighthearted take on the English language by coining new words, termed "neologisms," which humorously fill perceived gaps in vocabulary. These invented terms are designed to resonate with everyday feelings and behaviors, like the frustration of being interrupted during a nap, the obsession with avocados, or the stubbornness to endure cold temperatures. The author shares personal anecdotes and observations, suggesting that these playful words could reflect aspects of one's personality and daily life. The piece also engages with the broader community by nominating others to create their own neologisms and by referencing similar work from other writers.

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  • The author expresses a personal affinity for napping and avocados, identifying as someone who experiences "naptitude" and is an "avocadhore."
  • There is a humorous critique of people who are loud and wrong, coining the term "lrong" to describe them.
  • The author pokes fun at slow eaters, labeling them as "saters," and questions the enjoyment of eating cold food.
  • The term "coldamant" is used to humorously describe those who prefer to endure cold temperatures rather than adjust their environment.
  • The author conveys a mix of frustration and affection towards "slurts," individuals who cannot keep secrets, suggesting that despite their flaw, they are still loved and valued as friends.
  • The article concludes with the author enjoying the process of creating new words and encouraging others to participate, demonstrating a playful and inclusive approach to language.

NEOLOGISM

Did you have a naptitude today?

Words that should be real… but aren’t.

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1. Naptitude

Did you have a naptitude today? Naptitude is the feeling of irritation you get after a nap you didn’t want to end. We’ve all been there, wishing time would just stop and allow us a few more minutes! I had a naptitude yesterday actually, sulked all the way off my bed wondering if productivity was a necessity.

It’s alright if you have lots of naptitudes, you’re not alone. Sleeping is a hobby of mine too.

2. Avocadhore

Avocados make the world a better place. An avocadhore is someone who eats avocados with everything (including those weird combos like avocados and chocolate). When they aren’t eating them, they are thinking of eating them. I am an avocadhore (sorry, not sorry).

Those soft, buttery green fruits (yes, they are fruits) are a reminder of God’s love for me and besides… it’s good fat!

3. Lrong

This one is a tongue twister, haha. How are you so wrong and loud?! Lrong is simply when someone is wrong and loud. Tone it down, we can hear the sound of your ignorance. If you’ve come across lrong people then you can relate to how annoying they can be. A quick research would have saved them all of this but here’s the thing they don’t actually want to learn.

Loud and wrong, y’all need to do better.

4. Sater

Are you a slow eater? Then you’re a sater. Slow eaters have to explain the science of eating slowly to me. Now I understand that eating slow can aid weight loss and promote mindfulness but still.. you really want to eat your food COLD?

My niece is a sater and I just watch her with the corners of my questioning eyes and wonder why anyone would want to eat their food cold.

5. Coldamant

Your room is freezing cold but you insist on staying there wrapped in your blanket like a burrito shivering as if you couldn’t alleviate your suffering (I think it’s suffering)… you are coldamant.

I have lots of friends who set their air conditioners to the lowest temperatures, begin to shiver yet refuse to increase the temperature, they’d rather be wrapped up uncomfortable. Why they do this I do not know, all I know is they are coldamant.

6. Slurt

That one friend that cannot keep secrets in is a slurt. She’s always blurting things out… gender reveals before the actual reveal, announcing your ugly breakup to everyone, going about ‘accidentally’ ruining surprises. Do we want to beat her up? Hell yeah but we love her too much to do anything other than give her the you-just-fucked-up stare.

Pro tip: Avoid telling them things you don’t actually want to get out. Also, keep an eye on them when they get drunk. Liquor loosens lips.

Thanks to Eli Snow for nominating me to join in this fun challenge. I had so much fun writing this and truly it reveals personality.

This was so much fun and I’d like to nominate Ravyne Hawke Njide Mkparu Victor Onyekere™ and Fọlábòmí Àmọ̀ó to participate in this fun challenge. Let’s see what words you come up with.

If you’ve enjoyed this newly made up words then you certainly will enjoy these from Eli Snow Daniel G. Clark and Tree Langdon ♾️:

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