Coinage

usgb/ˈkɔɪnɪdʒ/
noun

The process or invention of a new word or phrase.

The word 'blog' is a recent coinage.
Visual representation of "coinage" - The process or invention of a new word or phrase.

Often appears as...

  • coinage of new words
  • recent coinage

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Inventive Language

Coinage often embodies creativity, being used for unique concepts or fresh experiences.

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Internet slang is full of coinage.
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Cultural Relevance

Coinages can gain popularity if they resonate with cultural trends or societal changes.

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'Selfie' became a coinage that spread rapidly.
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Short-Lived Terms

Some coinages are ephemeral, often related to specific events or fads that may fade away.

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The coinage 'Pokémania' was tied to the 90s Pokémon craze.
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