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Sample of Clipped Words

Definition

Sample of clipped words refers to a linguistic phenomenon where a word is shortened by removing one or more syllables or sounds, resulting in a new abbreviated form. This process is commonly used in informal speech, slang, and various forms of language play.

Examples

Noun

1. Portmanteau

Definition: A word formed by merging the sounds and meanings of two or more words, typically by clipping and combining the beginning or ending parts.

Example sentence: The word "brunch" is a famous portmanteau of "breakfast" and "lunch".

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Verb

1. Fantasize

Definition: To imagine or visualize something fanciful or unreal.

Example sentence: She often fantasizes about traveling to exotic destinations.

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Adjective

1. Adorbs

Definition: Extremely adorable or cute.

Example sentence: Look at that puppy! It's so adorbs!

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Adverb

1. Obvs

Definition: Obviously or without a doubt.

Example sentence: He won't admit it, but obvs he likes her.

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Interjection

1. Sup

Definition: An abbreviation of "what's up?", used as a casual greeting.

Example sentence: "Sup, dude? Long time no see!"

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