verbify
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To derive a verb from a pre-existing noun.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
One way to verbify quickly is by adding the suffix -ize to a word. Numerous examples are cited where verbified words have come into common usage.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “verbify” mean?
To derive a verb from a pre-existing noun.
Is “verbify” formal or informal?
verbify is generally slang.