Linguists call a shared made-up language a familect. It is unusual to have one in written form.
Enter the SV Aphrodite Family Dictionary
The SV Aphrodite Family Dictionary has more than 100 words. To make it a more manageable read, I’ve added a fun feature:
At the top of every hour a new word from SV Aphrodite’s Family Dictionary displays on my home page.
From our Family Dictionary, some examples of the Word of the Hour include:
Click an image to read a more detailed definition for the term, including backstories, photos and a few videos.
A timer counts down the time until the next definition is revealed. Watch it happen at the top of the hour.
The Shared Words of a Familect
Here are some articles and a book written about the unique words that families create:
- Every family has a secret language. Experts call it ‘familect.’ (Washington Post)
- Why your family’s secret language is good for kids (National Geographic)
- Speaking it in the family (Guardian)
- Kitchen Table Lingo (a book by the English Project)