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Nearly 1,000 new words are added to the English dictionary every year
Lactomangulation is one of my favorite words. It is used to describe the process of mangling the “Open Here” spout on a milk carton, so badly, that one is forced to open the other side, or use scissors to cut the spout off.
Of course, lactomangulation is not an official word.
Neither is priscorize which means to predict the winner of a sporting event — not through statistical analysis — but based solely on your “feelings.”
That is a word I created — mocking Pete Prisco — the CBS sports analyst who at times has “a feeling” that Team A will triumph over Team B.
You will not find those words in any “official” dictionary; there are not enough people using those words…yet, for lexicographers to consider their inclusion in their hallowed publications.
Each year, an estimated 800 to 1,000 new words are added to English language dictionaries, so I just have to wait. (source)
Lactomangulation however, is included in the popular Urban Dictionary, but priscorize has a rather small circle of acceptance at this time, therefore it lives on the fringes of sports lexicon.
