neoterms
Neoterms are recently coined words or phrases that have gained use within a speech community and show signs of becoming established in a language. The term is often used by linguists and lexicographers to describe items that are not merely playful or fleeting but have reached a level of frequency, breadth of use, or cultural relevance that warrants attention in studies of vocabulary change. Neoterms can arise quickly in response to technology, social media, political events, or cultural trends, and may later mature into mainstream lexicon or fade away.
Neoterms form through a variety of processes. They can be created by derivation or compounding, as well
Domains such as technology, science, entertainment, and internet culture are particularly rich sources of neoterms. Their