A magic spell that reached our smartphones? 11 words invented by writers

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Making up language A magic spell that reached our smartphones? 11 words invented by writers 4 min. Sometimes, preexisting words just don't cut it for writers. So they invent new ones. That was the case for terms like utopia, robot, and nerd. Whether they grew to be used in philosophical texts or on playgrounds, they have certainly entered our vocabulary. Let's take a look at 11 examples! Read full article

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