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Neologism

Definition:

A neologism refers to a newly coined word or phrase that has recently entered into common usage or an existing word that has been given a new meaning.

Examples:

1. Noun - Popular usage:

One example of a popular neologism is the word "selfie," which originated in the early 2000s.

Example sentence: "Taking selfies has become a popular trend among the youth."

2. Noun - Local usage:

In some regions, the term "hella" is a neologism that means "very" or "a lot".

Example sentence: "He ate hella pizza slices at the party."

3. Adjective - Popular usage:

The adjective "woke" is a neologism that refers to being socially aware and actively conscious of social justice issues.

Example sentence: "She is known for her woke perspective and activism."

4. Adjective - Local usage:

Locally, the adjective "chillax" is a neologism combining "chill" and "relax" to portray a state of calmness and relaxation.

Example sentence: "Let's just have a chillax evening at home."

5. Verb - Popular usage:

In recent years, the verb "adulting" has emerged as a neologism for taking on or performing tasks associated with being an adult.

Example sentence: "I need to start adulting and paying my bills on time."

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