Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Wednesday Word of the Week

Spoonerism (spoo-nuh-riz-uh m)
noun


The transposition of initial or other sounds of words, usually by accident, as in a blushing crow  for a crushing blow.


"People who frequently use spoonerisms risk being misunderstood, rather than the desired effect of joking around."

Alternate Definition
noun

A subtle technique, most frequently used by females, to induce the act of spooning 

"Tessa employed her best spoonerism, turning off the heat and hiding the comforter, to ensure her boyfriend would stay by her side all evening."

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