sniglet

English

Etymology

Coined by American comedian Rich Hall for the television series Not Necessarily the News (1983-1990).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈsnɪɡlɪt/
  • Rhymes: -ɪɡlɪt

Noun

sniglet (plural sniglets)

  1. An often humorous word coined to describe something for which no previous word existed.
    Hypernym: protologism

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