Though this is a "real" word - it is used mostly out of ignorance and illiteracy. Nowadays, I hear and see this word used frequently on TV, radio and in public cyber discussion forums as a serious form of vernacular expression. Where did it come from? Some say from "backwards" but how is it that current college kids (including graduates) now use it. The correct term I believe those who use it intended is "converse". [please correct me if I am wrong here]. Interestingly there is website called conversate.org but you will not find this word in most dictionaries save for urbandictionary.com and similar. Another one is "invite". This is a real word but often misused. An example: Mr. & Mrs Clutch sent out an "invite" to all Houston based Clutchfans..... I have heard ESPN's Boomer use it that way. Instead, the appropriate word for that purpose should have been "invitation". [correct me if I am wrong here as well] What are other words people use indiscrimantely you know or understand is being used incorrectly or they simply do not exist? PS. I am not great in English; I am still learning every new day - I just see this as another opportunity for me to learn as well. Cheers.
damn, and i thought i made up this word 5 years ago too... it's mostly out of laziness. nouns becoming verbs are quite common nowadays.
Most words are made up they become 'real' words through use hell I remember when AIN'T made it into the dictionary Every year words are added that some folx parents told them wasn't 'proper' english Rocket River
