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Most of the words in the Urban Dictionary are real words, but used for non traditional meanings. Some real words are combined to make new uses for the words. A few words in the Urban Dictionary are newly made up words, but not as many as you would expect. The new uses for real words or the newly made up words usually are from a specific geographic area, and used for a limited time for their new purpose. Occasionally, every once in a while, one of the words or terms come into such common usage that they eventually make it into the standard dictionaries. For example, the slang use of 'cool' and 'hot' have made their way into dictionary definitions.
Any word may be considered 'real' when enough people use it. This is why all language dictionaries add new words, or altered forms, meanings or pronunciation of existing entries, to each new publication.
Online dictionaries update their entries immediately they are certain a change, or new entry, is valid.
The form of any language - its use, spelling, pronunciation, and so on - is quite literally decided by the people speaking the base language.
So, words appearing in the Urban Dictionary are 'real' words provided the word becomes, or has become, sufficiently popular to justify that designation.
All concientiously-maintained dictionaries add, delete, or alter entries from each new publication of their short versions - compact, or condensed, dictionaries - according to usage.
Large and authoritative publishers always maintain comprehensive dictionaries which include words no longer in use, or words whose meanings or other attributes have changed since the last publication; some of these words will be dropped from shorter versions of a dictionary.
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Footnote: The trademark 'Urban Dictionary' was granted US Trademark Registration on July 26, 2005 for the online dictionary service owned by Aaron Peckham. The Registration Number is 2980155; the application (Serial Number 76589218) was filed on April 26, 2004. You can search from the USPTO link below for full data.
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Urban Dictionary contains slang and informal words used in everyday language, so the words are real in the sense that they are used in informal speech and writing. However, they may not necessarily be recognized or accepted as standard English in formal contexts.
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What are the guide words for the word urban in the dictionary?
The guide words for the word "urban" in the dictionary would likely be "urbane" and "uranium."
Is the urban dictionary a good dictionary?
The Urban Dictionary is not a traditional dictionary and is known for user-generated content that may not always be accurate or appropriate. It is popular for slang and informal language but may not be considered a reliable source for definitions.
You know what Urban Dictionary is?
Yes, Urban Dictionary is an online slang dictionary that provides definitions for words and phrases used in modern-day language, often focusing on informal and unconventional expressions. It relies on user-generated content for its definitions.
What is the definition of 'clicking' in the Urban Dictionary?
Clicking has several meanings in the Urban Dictionary. It can mean the push of the left mouse button, it can mean also annoying and warning other people on social network and it can mean also to create noise with a thumb or a finger.
How do you add words to urban dictionary?
To add a word to Urban Dictionary, you must visit the website and click on the "Add a Word" button. Then, you can submit the word along with its definition, examples of usage, and any relevant tags. The word will go through a review process before being published on the site.
What are the guide words for the word urban in the dictionary?
The guide words for the word "urban" in the dictionary would likely be "urbane" and "uranium."
What is urban dictionary?
"Urban Dictionary" is an online dictionary that mostly consists of slang words and curse words. "Dictionary.com" would be most recommended for cleaner behavior.
Is google words a website or is it like urban dictionary?
Words is the same thing as the urban dictionary. It is an add-on that allows Chrome to understand words that are slang pertaining to the English lingo.
What is the definition of check it according to the Urban dictionary?
According to the Urban Dictionary, the definition of the term "check it" is to look at this or listen to this. You can find the definition of more slang words and terms online at the Urban Dictionary website.
What is the meaning of feeth?
"Feeth" is not a real word, but it has a definition in the Urban Dictionary, which defines a lot of slang and made-up words. The definition it gives for "feeth" is "When one person has food stuck in between their teeth". See the Related link below for the Urban Dictionary.
How does the Urban Dictionary define luggage?
Urban Dictionary defines the word "luggage" to mean the male sexual organ, sanitary napkins or a venereal disease. Urban Dictionary tends to define words based on slang and hidden innuendos.
Is matepod a word?
Not even in the Urban Dictionary, let alone the real ones.
Where is a website for slang words?
Use the link below for Urban Dictionary.
What word would not appear with the words rose and rough in the dictionary?
all words that are real are in the dictionary!
Is the urban dictionary a good dictionary?
The Urban Dictionary is not a traditional dictionary and is known for user-generated content that may not always be accurate or appropriate. It is popular for slang and informal language but may not be considered a reliable source for definitions.
Where can one find the destination of the word gutta?
Definitions for words can be found in the dictionary or online dictionaries, thesauri, or websites such as Urban Dictionary. For a word such as "gutta", it is most likely a definition would be found on Urban Dictionary.
What is the urban dictionary?
The Urban Dictionary is a Web-based dictionary of slang words and phrases. As of 2009, the site contained more than 4,000,000 definitions. Submissions are regulated by volunteer editors and rated by site visitors.
