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[lek-si-kon, -kuhn] / ˈlɛk sɪˌkɒn, -kən /


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If you’re chronically online like me, you’ve probably come across a slang-suffix that’s become part of the lexicon despite not being formally added to a dictionary — yet.

From Salon • May 7, 2026

Drawing on contemporary color standards and systems such as Munsell’s, he set out to do something deceptively difficult: translate the scientific lexicon into terms everyday readers could understand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

From its exotic location to the now-iconic buffs, “Survivor” established a world all its own, complete with a unique lexicon of immunity challenges, tribal council and Probst’s signature catchphrase, “The tribe has spoken.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

In the lexicon of English cricket, a review usually means a raft of sackings, a meaty document and blaming county cricket.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

The lexicon that had been misplaced, for instance: had Henry stolen it, knowing I’d come back for it?

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt




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