1. Portmanteaus: These words are formed by combining two or more existing words. For example:
* Jabberwocky: Jabber + Worry
* Jubjub: Jubilant + Jubbly (made up, but sounds jubilant)
* Bandersnatch: Band + Snatch
* Gimble: Gimlet + Nimble
2. Sounds and Rhyme: Many words are made up simply to sound interesting and rhyme with other words. For example:
* Slithy: Sounds like slimy + lithe
* Gyre: Sounds like "gyrate"
* Raths: Rhymes with "waths" (made up)
* Outgrabe: Rhymes with "grab"
3. Existing Words Used In Unusual Ways: Carroll uses some real English words in a strange context or with altered meanings. For example:
* Tumtum: While "tum" can mean "belly," Carroll uses "tumtum" with no clear meaning.
* Whiffling: While "whiffle" exists as a verb, "whiffling" is used in a nonsensical way.
* Frumious: While "furious" exists, "frumious" seems to combine "furious" and "frou-frou" (frilly).
4. Words With Double Meanings: Some words have double meanings, adding to the poem's humor and ambiguity. For example:
* "Beware the Jabberwock, my son!" "Beware" suggests a warning, but also sounds like "beware" (a type of garment worn by knights).
* "All mimsy were the borogoves... " "Mimsy" could refer to a state of being, but also sounds like "mimic," suggesting the borogoves are mimicking something.
Overall, the vocabulary of "Jabberwocky" is deliberately nonsensical. It's meant to be playful and engaging, encouraging readers to create their own interpretations and enjoy the sound of the words.