The Rice University Neologisms Database

Webdev

1. noun; compounding possibly rhyming compound; clipping
   A convenient way of referring to web development, which is to set up websites on the internet.
    

   Webdev is used as a clipping for web development. Typically, webdev is used in unofficial settings colloquially or used when typing for convenience. Also, web and dev are both one syllable word with an e in the middle, accidentally rhyming. One thing to notice is that web developer is also referred to as webdev instead of webdever.

   Etymology : Rhyming compound formed from roots web and development.
2. noun; compounding possibly rhyming compound; clipping
   A convenient way of referring to web developer, which is a programmer who builds websites.
    

   Webdev is used as a clipping for web developer. Typically, webdev is used in unofficial settings colloquially or used when typing for convenience. Also, web and dev are both one syllable word with an e in the middle, accidentally rhyming. One thing to notice is that web developer is also referred to as webdev instead of webdever.

   Etymology : Rhyming compound formed from roots web and developer.
   Source : "Webdev: Reddit for web developers" (Reddit, 11/2020)