interloli

/ɪntərˈloʊlaɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare or imaginary word, possibly coined as an example of a non-existent term.

“The linguist suspected that ‘interloli’ was a made-up word created to test language learning algorithms.”

2. verb

To create or invent a word, especially one that is not real or has no meaning.

“The writer interloli’d a series of nonsensical words to confuse her editor.”

Synonyms

  • fabrication
  • neologism

Antonyms

  • lexeme
  • term