Invent a new English word Challenge

→ Blend two words (like brunch = breakfast + lunch)
Example: smog (smoke + fog)

→ Change a real word slightly to make something new
Example: chillax (chill + relax)

→ Using Prefixes and Suffixes
Want to invent a new word that feels natural in English? Try playing with prefixes and suffixes!

🧩 What are prefixes and suffixes?

• A prefix is added to the beginning of a word (like un- or super-)
• A suffix is added to the end of a word (like -ish, -able, or -ness)

By mixing real prefixes or suffixes with made-up words or combining them in creative ways, you can invent something new, fun, and believable.

→ Add “-ish” to a word
Great for describing something that’s a little bit like something else.

• blueish – kind of blue
• tiredish – a bit tired
• Invented example: “snackish” = feeling kind of hungry for a snack
  “It’s 4pm and I’m feeling snackish.”

→ Use “-ness” to make a new noun
This turns an adjective or idea into a thing.

• happiness – the state of being happy
• Invented example: “zoominess” = the energy or excitement of moving fast
  “I drank too much coffee. Now I’ve got zoominess!”

→ Try “-ify” to make a new verb
This suffix can mean “to make” or “to turn into.”

• beautify – to make beautiful
• Invented example: “cozify” = to make something more cosy
  “Let’s cozify the living room with cushions and candles!”

→ Add “-able” to describe possibility

• Real word: laughable = easy to laugh at
• Invented example: “zoomable” = something that can be used on Zoom!
  “Is this lesson Zoomable or in-person?”