Thursday, May 28, 2009

Verb (verb)

verb v.  /'vûrb/ -ing, -ed  To make into a verb. 
ex. "Verbing weirds language." in Calvin & Hobbes.

If you want to see a language snob scoff, try verbing "impact." Then show said snob Fowler's entry, or the American HeritageBook of English Usage. So go ahead, verb away.


For a more detailed discussion of the linguistics, see "conversion." Call it "zero derivation" if you want to sound more badass.


Prejax

prejax \ˌ'prē-jaks\ pl. prejaces \-jaces\ . n. A modern anti-hero, known for his speed not his strength. Derived from the portmanteau of "premature" and "ejaculator."

Usage: 

"OMFG! If I hook up with one more prejax, I'm just going to buy a zuchini." 

or

"Fear not, milady. A night of passion and satisfaction awaits: no prejax, I."