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In linguistics, a clipped compound is a word produced from a compound word by reducing its parts while retaining the meaning of the original compound. [1] It is a special case of a type of word formation called clipping. Clipped compounds are common in various slang and jargon vocabularies, [1] but they are not specific to
In linguistics, clipping, also called truncation or shortening, [1] is word formation by removing some segments of an existing word to create a diminutive word or a clipped compound. Clipping differs from abbreviation , which is based on a shortening of the written, rather than the spoken, form of an existing word or phrase.
Back-formation is either the process of creating a new lexeme (less precisely, a new "word") by removing actual or supposed affixes, or a neologism formed by such a process. Back-formations are shortened words created from longer words, thus back-formations may be viewed as a sub-type of clipping .
Parents using slang terms. Whether their kids like it or not, parents admit to using slang terms as well. The Preply survey shows 3 in 4 parents admit to using slang terms that are popular with teens.
Some slang becomes part of the American lexicon, while other words slip away over time. These are some of our favorites that we really think should make a comeback.
Detroit slang is an ever-evolving dictionary of words and phrases with roots in regional Michigan, the Motown music scene, African-American communities and drug culture, among others. The local ...
Slang term for murdered, particularly in a 'clean' or belittling way, such as by a trickshot or a knife kill. clan. Also guild. An organized group of players who regularly play multiplayer video games. clicker game A type of game where clicking (or tapping) the screen repeatedly is the only gameplay mechanic. See also idle game. clipping 1.
While slang is usually inappropriate for formal settings, this assortment includes well-known expressions from that time, with some still in use today, e.g., blind date, cutie-pie, freebie, and take the ball and run. [2] These items were gathered from published sources documenting 1920s slang, including books, PDFs, and websites.