What do you call a noun used as a verb? English Grammar Parts of Speech Nouns 1 Answer Phillip E. Feb 6, 2016 Using a noun as a verb is called verging. Explanation: It is becoming increasingly common to use nouns as verbs. It is particularly common in social media. We use phrases like: I will facebook you. I skyped my friend. I will friend you on Facebook. Answer link Related questions Question #0c999 What is a noun phrase in linguistics? Why is "internet" a proper noun? Which proper nouns should be capitalized? What are some examples of plural nouns? Can you change a common noun to a proper noun? What's the definition of a proper noun? What are some examples of collective nouns? What are some examples of common nouns? What are some examples of compound nouns? See all questions in Nouns Impact of this question 5209 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License