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Definition of wordie

wordie

/ˈwɝːdi/
word · ie
Plural:wordies
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1

A person who has a keen interest in or love for words, language, and vocabulary; an informal term for a logophile.

Example

"As a self-proclaimed wordie, she spends her Sunday mornings solving cryptic crosswords and reading etymology dictionaries."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 20th century from 'word' and the informal suffix '-ie', modeled after 'foodie'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Wordie. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/wordie
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