Etymology

-cation

Today it means: Forms a more specific type of vacation, and sometimes ad-hoc nonce words. Full definition →

First used late 2000s
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The story

Back-formation from vacation; a libfix.

First known use, by meaning

  • from late 2000s Forms a more specific type of vacation, and sometimes ad-hoc nonce words.

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