- This word is metaphorical as things described as being Texasified have not become more like the literal state of Texas. It is instead generally used to describe cultural traditions, foods, an activities that have changed over the course of them being practiced in Texas. This word was likely coined to describe the fairly unique pattern of changes that occur as a result of a tradition being practiced in Texas, and also as a function of the fact that collectively Texas has a big ego.
Texasify
derivation; verb
To change something to have qualities that are typically associated with Texas.
Etymology : This word is an affixation of the word Texas, which refers to the US state. The name Texas is descended from the spanish word ‘tejas’ which means friend. The affix ‘-ify’, meaning ‘make, make into’ is descended from the French affix ‘-fier’ which comes from Latin ‘-ficare’. ‘-ficare’ is the combining form of the word ‘facere’ which means ‘to make’. “-fy.” Online Etymology Dictionary, https://www.etymonline.com/word/-…_crossreference. Accessed 2 Dec. 2019.
Source : “My family likes to texasify things” (rice student 10:06am, 9/20/19)
Last modified: 8 December 2019