What Does New Word Coined Mean?

adjective. Especially of a word: newly or freshly coined; newly made or invented.

What does it mean if a word is coined?

C2 [ T ] to invent a new word or expression, or to use one in a particular way for the first time: Allen Ginsberg coined the term "flower power". SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

What is a coined word example?

For example, sarchasm was coined as a blend of sarcasm+chasm. ... Portmanteau or blend words are created by combining existing words. For e.g smog=smoke+fog, brunch=breakfast+lunch. Derived words are derived from original Latin or Greek phrases.

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