Skunked Term Definition
noun
A word that becomes difficult to use because it is transitioning from one meaning to another. Purists may insist on the old usage, while descriptivists are more open to newer usages.
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Noun
Singular:
skunked term
Plural:
skunked termsOrigin of Skunked Term
Coined by lexicographer Bryan A. Garner, and since adopted by some other style guides.
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