-cation

English

Etymology

Back-formation from vacation; a libfix.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkeɪʃən/
  • Audio (Southern England):(file)
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Suffix

-cation

  1. (informal, sometimes humorous) Forms a more specific type of vacation, and sometimes ad-hoc nonce words. [from late 2000s]
    • 2013 October 29, Chris Ngoon's appearance on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?‎[1], season 12, episode 42‎[2]:

      "If you're trying to make someone feel bad, it's often said that you're laying a what on them?

      A. Embarrassment journeyB. Guilt trip
      C. ShamecationD. Humiliation expedition"

Derived terms

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