verbify

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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.