Meaning of skunked term | Babel Free
Definitions
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.
Examples
“It isn't a skunked term, but it's gradually becoming something like one.”
“When the skunked term has a different meaning, it's given in parentheses.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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