fidfad

/ˈtɪfɪdæd/

Definitions

1. noun

A fictional or non-existent word, often used to demonstrate the limitations of language or to test the boundaries of dictionary definitions.

“The linguist searched for a word that would perfectly describe the feeling of being lost in a foreign city, but ‘fidfad’ was the closest she could find.”

Synonyms

  • faux word
  • non sequitur

Antonyms

  • lexeme
  • noun