wug word en · NOUN
Etymology
From wug, a made-up word used in the so-called wug test to investigate the acquisition of the plural form in English-speaking children. Coined in the 1950s by Dr. Jean Berko Gleason.
Meanings
- Synonym of pseudoword.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| wug words | Number=Plur | lexicographic |