About Fauxcabulary.com
The short answer: I'm cataloging neologisms as they're born, and spanking them til they give a healthy cry.
The long answer:
This site aims to define words found in articles and conversations that are not yet found in dictionaries. Its ultimate intention is to trace the evolution of language as our need and use develop along with technology and culture. One rich area seems to be coinage by an author struggling to find that one right word. Maybe without traditional editing or suitable alternatives, the new word finds less resistance.
I am looking for submissions of new words provided they fit the above description. If a word you read or use isn't in any dictionary, send it this way. Submissions should include the context, as much definition as possible, along with credit where due, and any relevant links. Submissions should be sent to [submissions at fauxcabulary dot com] or via the contact form.
In addition to submitting words others invent or encounter, I'm hoping people have a bit of fun in the comments — use the entries in sentences, offer additional and more detailed definitions or cite examples of use (with urls when possible).
Fauxcabulary.com was inspired by my love of etymology, new words I've recently encountered, and a lucky typo*.
Thank you to Mike Essl for designing the site and the name Fauxcabulary.com.
*I was instant messaging my friend Charles Michelet, and because of the custom splint on my left hand from a recent injury I accidentally hit specific key-combinations — and the typos triggered random emoticon faces that were pretty funny. I spontaneously apologized for the typoticon and the idea grew from there.
My name is Mia Eaton. Fauxcabulary was built and is maintained with the amazing publishing tool Expression Engine. Feel free to contact me at [info at fauxcabulary dot com] or via the form on the contact page.