Word of the Day
Spoonerism
Pronunciation
[spoo-nuh-riz-em]
MEANING
noun: The transposition of (usually) the initial sounds of words producing a humorous result.
For example: "It is now kisstomary to cuss the bride." (Spooner while officiating at a wedding) "Is the bean dizzy?" (Spooner questioning the secretary of his dean)
ETYMOLOGY
After William Archibald Spooner (1844-1930), clergyman and educator, who was prone to this. Earliest documented use: 1900.
Usage:
the spoonerism “tons of soil” for “sons of toil”
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Spoonerism
Pronunciation
[spoo-nuh-riz-em]
noun: The transposition of (usually) the initial sounds of words producing a humorous result.
For example: "It is now kisstomary to cuss the bride." (Spooner while officiating at a wedding) "Is the bean dizzy?" (Spooner questioning the secretary of his dean)
ETYMOLOGY
After William Archibald Spooner (1844-1930), clergyman and educator, who was prone to this. Earliest documented use: 1900.
Usage:
the spoonerism “tons of soil” for “sons of toil”
Test Your Memory: What is the meaning of the noun "Vegete," our Word of the Day from November 28/2012 ? The answer is ...
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