First published 2025
When a group of eccentric word-lovers convene, they create a hilarious new dictionary of made-up terms for everyday experiences. From the peculiar anticipation before a sneeze to the unexplainable urge to yawn, this compendium of neologisms celebrates the joy of language and the peculiarities of the human condition. With a wry, affectionate tone, it invites readers to revel in the gaps of our vocabulary and the delight of wordcraft.
Genres: literary-fiction, humor, dictionaries, language, contemporary, comedy, 21st-century, academic
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: found-family, intimate
Period: 21st-Century
256 pages · Hardcover · Pan Macmillan