Introducing the Art of Neologizing
Feedback, a segment in New Scientist that offers a quirky perspective on the latest science and technology news, never fails to appreciate a good neologism – a newly coined word or phrase. Over the past few years, we’ve witnessed the birth of terms like “bed rotting” (something we wish we could indulge in more), “doomscrolling” (a habit we’re guilty of), and “sanewashing” (the complete opposite of what we do here). But how do we capture the essence of creating these new linguistic gems? Feedback has taken it upon itself to introduce the verb “to neologize”…
