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Sniglets (Snig'lit): Any Word That Doesn't Appear in the Dictionary, But Should

Sniglets are words that do not appear in any dictionary, though they ought to. Rich Hall gathers a long list of them, each coined to name a small, everyday experience that people have felt but never had a word for. Each entry offers a short definition, often with a playful example, so that a familiar annoyance or habit suddenly gets its own name. The book is a light, quick read for anyone who enjoys wordplay and the odd gap in the language.

Audience
adult
Length
short · 94 pages

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