Versatilier
More versatile, having more uses than something else. reason used: Toyota wants to put itself above its competitors as well as its own previous models of truck, so it claims that this new More…
VERSATILIER
more versatile Apparent meaning: more versatile Reason used: did not want to break pattern of –er words, so used versatilier instead of more versatile (‘I prefer this car, it is More…
vert
(noun) Short for vertical, referring to the vertical stack in ultimate frisbee. =“Make a vert stack in the endzone!” Etymology : clipping of the word 'vertical' M.Fr. vertical, More…
verticalize
to rotate 90 degrees until the longest side is pointing up and down; specifically done to trays at lunch tables Possible reasons used: to shorten the phrase ‘make our trays More…
vertically-challenged
Short, not tall =Don't call him short, he's vertically challenged. Etymology : compound formed from vertical + -ly (adv.) and challenge + ed =Conversation
verved
to be rudely shoved aside Zero-derivation of the noun “verve”, in this instance the band of the name “The Verve” (This formation came about to due a music video in More…
vestige
a trace, mark, or visible sign left by something vanished or lost; the smallest quantity or trace =Vestiges of these are still evident as mature pines and tamaracks, ginkos, tulip trees More…
Vexellent
Wonderfully excellent My friend first used this one when we were playing a drinking game. He made a good shot and said, “Vexellent.” He had visited Germany over the summer, More…
vfc
(ADJ) Very cold. =It's a way to express one's distaste for the weather in a subtle manner. Etymology : acronym of 'very fucking cold' ="it's vfc right More…
Vibe
Feelings, atmosphere. =This word is commonly used by college students, especially at Rice. A place with good “vibes” is the place to be. It is the specific feelings or atmosphere that a More…
vibe
(conversion) To approve of, to enjoy, to appreciate. “I totally vibe with your music choice right now.” =Conversion from “vibe” as a noun, meaning affect or mood (“What was the vibe at that More…
Vibe Check
The act of violently attacking someone, usually by hitting them over the head with a blunt object. =This word was coined as a metaphor of the existing word “Vibe Check” which roughly means More…
vibe check
(compounding) 1. Noun. a. An instance or process in which someone invites another to share his or her feelings. b. An instance in which someone evaluates the feelings, mood, or attitude More…
Vibing
(Affixation) To hang out, chill, relax. =Can generally be used interchangeably with “relaxing.” Is a derivation of “vibe,” which is in turn a clipping of “vibration.” “Vibe” is typically More…
vic
a victim; one who is preyed upon or harmed in a situation. This is a shortened version of the word ‘victim,’ a frequently used word in crime and justice. ‘Vics’ are More…
vico
shortened slang name for the drug Vicodin. This is common word shortening, and the finished term sounds sharper and slangier. When I've heard it, it is usually a plural - vicos. More…
Victimhood
a state of suffering resulting from an event or action =The term “victimhood” was created to fill the absence of a word that could concisely refer collectively to the state of being a More…
videocracy
social structure largely influenced by visual media. Blending of video and democracy. A “videocracy” is a government or social situation that is largely influenced by the More…
Videoing
(Affixation) To film a video. =Used in place of recording, specifically recording a video. Not academic and seen in some circles as incorrect. Likely arose out of a desire to differentiate More…
videophile
One who loves and collects video equipment and media =The picture quality will be vastly improved, pleasing videophiles. Etymology : compound from L. video 'see' and G. phile 'loving' More…