Forgette

/fərˈɡɛt/ noun

Definition

A person or thing that is easily forgotten; something forgettable or unimportant.

Etymology

A very rare or obsolete formation from 'forget' using the French-influenced noun suffix '-ette' (a diminutive or agent noun). This follows the pattern of words like 'kitchenette' or 'suffragette,' though it never gained standard usage.

Kelly Says

This word is essentially a linguistic ghost—it appears in some historical dictionaries but almost never in actual use. It shows how English speakers keep trying new combinations, but only some stick around; most never survive the competition with existing words.

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