A-Z – NEW WORDS IN THE LAST FIFTY YEARS « i love english language. APPLE: original meaning- a round fruit that grows on trees, nowadays apple is largely associated with high end brand apple Mac computers, apple iPods etc a global electrical phenomenon. Apple has broadened in meaning over the years. Amuzing Technical Term: Compounding Definition: A cross between amazing and amusing. Why was the word formed? There was not a word to describe this already Link to other words: amazing, amusing, amaze, cool, perfect Amyx Technical Term: Neologism Definition: describes someone who is not up for a good time. Technical term: acronym Definition: Automatic Number Announcement Circuit. Technical term: acronym Definition: As Ninja As Possible Why was the word formed? Anat Technical term: blending Definition: Comes from “And That” when said in a sentence its shortened Why was the word formed: An easy way to finish a sentence, this word is more commonly a feature of youth speak.
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