What is This Word Does Not Exist?
This Word Does Not Exist looks like a dictionary entry, except the word is fake. Each load shows an invented word, its part of speech, a straight-faced definition and an example sentence, all written by an AI. Some are almost useful, some are nonsense, and the fun is in how confident they sound. You can also type a word of your own and have the AI write a definition for it.
It was built by Thomas Dimson, a former engineering director at Instagram, and released on May 13, 2020. He fine-tuned OpenAI's GPT-2 using dictionary data, after first building a tool to name companies. It went viral during the early pandemic and was covered by Fast Company, Digital Trends and Nerdist. The code is open source on GitHub, and each word has a shareable link.
What You Can Do
- Get a new fake word with definition and example on each refresh
- Write your own word and let the AI define it
- Share any word with a permanent link
- See a note when a generated word probably already exists
- Read the open-source code behind it
How to Play This Word Does Not Exist
- Open This Word Does Not Exist.
- Read the word on screen, then click New word for another.
- Click Write your own to type a word and get an AI definition.
- Use the Link or tweet button to share your favourites.
Is This Word Does Not Exist Free?
This Word Does Not Exist is free with no login. There is an optional buy me a coffee link for the creator.
Who Will Enjoy It?
- Word nerds and crossword fans
- Writers looking for invented terms for fiction
- Teachers running a fun vocabulary warm-up
- Anyone who likes the This X Does Not Exist style of AI toys
Websites Like This Word Does Not Exist
- TextFX: More AI wordplay tools, made with Lupe Fiasco.
- Which Face Is Real?: Another early generative AI toy, this time with faces.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is This Word Does Not Exist free?
Yes. It is free with no account. Donations are optional.
What AI does This Word Does Not Exist use?
It uses a version of OpenAI's GPT-2 trained on dictionary entries.
Can I make it define my own word?
Yes. Click Write your own and type any word.