Pseudodictionary
Encyclopedia
Pseudodictionary is an online
dictionary
for neologisms. It was founded in 2001. Site visitors submit an original word or phrase for inclusion, giving a description and an example. Unlike most collaborative dictionary websites, such as Urban Dictionary
and Wiktionary
, Pseudodictionary does not require the word already have any current or common usage. The site accepts words that have been made up on the spot, including words defined with a humorous intent. Pseudodictionary has some content guidelines: no profanity
, no toilet humour, and no racist, sexist, or offensive language. Submittals are reviewed and edited before being posted. The site was mentioned by William Safire
in columns he wrote for the New York Times on neologisms, in particular the etymology of muffin-top Content from the site has been used in the Toronto Star
newspaper feature on new words.
ONLINE
ONLINE is a magazine for information systems first published in 1977. The publisher Online, Inc. was founded the year before. In May 2002, Information Today, Inc. acquired the assets of Online Inc....
dictionary
Dictionary
A dictionary is a collection of words in one or more specific languages, often listed alphabetically, with usage information, definitions, etymologies, phonetics, pronunciations, and other information; or a book of words in one language with their equivalents in another, also known as a lexicon...
for neologisms. It was founded in 2001. Site visitors submit an original word or phrase for inclusion, giving a description and an example. Unlike most collaborative dictionary websites, such as Urban Dictionary
Urban Dictionary
Urban Dictionary is a Web-based dictionary of slang words and phrases, which contained over 6 million definitions . Submissions are regulated by volunteer editors and rated by site visitors...
and Wiktionary
Wiktionary
Wiktionary is a multilingual, web-based project to create a free content dictionary, available in 158 languages...
, Pseudodictionary does not require the word already have any current or common usage. The site accepts words that have been made up on the spot, including words defined with a humorous intent. Pseudodictionary has some content guidelines: no profanity
Profanity
Profanity is a show of disrespect, or a desecration or debasement of someone or something. Profanity can take the form of words, expressions, gestures, or other social behaviors that are socially constructed or interpreted as insulting, rude, vulgar, obscene, desecrating, or other forms.The...
, no toilet humour, and no racist, sexist, or offensive language. Submittals are reviewed and edited before being posted. The site was mentioned by William Safire
William Safire
William Lewis Safire was an American author, columnist, journalist and presidential speechwriter....
in columns he wrote for the New York Times on neologisms, in particular the etymology of muffin-top Content from the site has been used in the Toronto Star
Toronto Star
The Toronto Star is Canada's highest-circulation newspaper, based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Its print edition is distributed almost entirely within the province of Ontario...
newspaper feature on new words.