made up words are called sniglets. And for a word to be added to the dictionary it has to be published at least seven times, nominated and approved.
check these out:
http://www.bertc.com/sniglets.htm
2007-06-01 05:07:58
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answered by Alita 3
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Unlikely but Sure,
If you were to start using an "invented" word and enough other people (thousands to millions) use it, that word could be added to the dictionaries.
I am unsure you chooses new words to be added, I know that a list of NEW words is published every year. Last year (?) the word "google" was added!
2007-06-01 12:09:02
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answered by jon_mac_usa_007 7
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Poets invent words all the time to convey a certain meaning that cannot be expressed with current available language, so yes you can invent words.
I think a "new word" has to be in fairly high circulation among a population before it's considered worthy of dictionary entry. I know Merriam-Webster adds new words periodically, and even has online voting to choose which new words to add. I'd guess you could "submit" words to them??
Peace.
2007-06-01 12:02:20
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answered by rose-dancer 3
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look at ridiculous constructed languages online. Look at esperanto, etc... Dictionary editors and publishers decide what can be listed in a dictionary.
2007-06-01 23:19:47
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answered by bryan_q 7
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um.... i dont think you can just invent words unless they are in a different language but it depends on what kind of words you want to envent. there is enough invinted anyways so i cant help you on that one sorry! :(
the guy puts them in the book is the english guys i guess im not that good at that stuff! lol
<3
2007-06-01 12:03:32
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answered by Pretty_Mommi 1
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Samput!
2007-06-01 13:28:30
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answered by Goddess of Grammar 7
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No language is sacred and cant be changed.
signed,
rap
2007-06-01 12:00:35
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answered by Anonymous
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sure, all I gotta say is bootylicious! LOL
2007-06-01 12:06:27
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answered by Nolagirl83 5
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