Neologismnot

Neologismnot is a term used in linguistic commentary to describe a subclass of neologisms whose central feature is explicit negation of the concept they name. Although not part of formal linguistic nomenclature, it appears in online discussions, blogs, and satire as a way to critique or parody the birth of new terms.

The term itself is a blend of "neologism" and "not," highlighting its negational function. Neologismnot words are typically formed to express doubt, opposition, or irony toward the trend or idea embodied by a contemporary coinage. They may be created by prefixing, juxtaposition, or direct naming of the opposite stance, and they often function as meta-commentary on linguistic innovation rather than as practical terms.

Usage is mostly niche and contextual. In online discourse, speakers might label certain buzzwords as neologismnot to signal that the coinage adds little substantive meaning or to critique over-credentialization of new terms. Examples include terms coined to resist fashionable tech or social-media rhetoric, such as "trendnot" or "technotion" used humorously to question promised benefits.

Origin and reception remain informal; the concept is discussed primarily among linguistics enthusiasts and meme culture scholars as a way to analyze how negation operates within word-formation and language play.