becomethough
Becomethough is a contemporary neologism used in internet discourse to signal aspirational transformation while acknowledging present limitations. The term blends become and though into a single token and is typically used as a discourse marker or interjected element in informal writing and speech. It first appeared in online communities in the early 2020s and gained traction in self-help, productivity, and discussion forums where users describe ongoing personal development.
Its function is to hedge commitment to a goal by admitting partial progress and the ongoing nature
Becomethough thus conveys a mix of optimism and realism; it implies an ongoing process rather than a
Variants and cross-linguistic use are limited but some communities experiment with playful forms such as becomethoughing