What do you call a word used as a verb like:
To hoover instead of to vacuum. A kleenex instead of a facial tissue or paper handkerchief. etc.
Brand verbification? Is there a single word to describe it?
tia, Plumafina
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1related: 1 Company Name as Verb 2 Term for when noun becomes a verb 3 Is it acceptable to use “google” as a verb? – Mari-Lou A Jul 01 '16 at 07:32
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List of generic and genericized trademarks the expression in bold is the same answer as in the older question. – Mari-Lou A Jul 01 '16 at 07:38
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Often, it is misuse of a trade mark. – TrevorD Jul 01 '16 at 15:49