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spoonerism
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spoonerism
noun
/ˈspuːnərɪzəm/
Spoon
sporadic
Meaning
A verbal error in which the initial sounds of words are swapped to create a humorous effect.
Example Sentences
He made a
spoonerism
by saying 'queer old dean' instead of 'dear old queen'.
Synonyms
slip of the tongue, wordplay, malapropism, error
Antonyms
clarity, accuracy, correctness
Collocations
classic spoonerism, humorous spoonerism, accidental spoonerism
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