What word means 'to make up a word'?

Question

I think it starts with N or D but I could be wrong.

It means something like 'to make up or create a new word'.

Thanks in advance.

Answer 1

The first answer was very close, but only gave the noun verb. The verb form you wanted is - "neologize"
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/neologize

It is true, though, that people do not use this form of the word very much. Ordinarily they will speak of "coining" a word.

Answer 2

You may mean a neologism which is is a word, term, or phrase which has been recently created ("coined") — The term "e-mail", as used today, is an example of a neologism. It doesn't mean to make up a word though. Coined would meant that.

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Answer 3

Neologism. To create a new word.

Answer 4

To make up a new word is to "coin" a new word, the new word itself is a "neologism".

Answer 5

To "coin" a word or phrase.