Student: Why did you take points off here?
Me: Because ‘riffles’ isn’t a word.
Student: Not yet. I made it up.
Me: There are innate problems in individuals making up their own words.
Student: I think everyone has a right to make up their own words.
Me: Femka.
Student: Huh?
Me: That’s my word for your grade.
Student: I’m being serious here.
Me: Kwerb.