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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

spoonerism

/ˈspuːnərɪzəm/ noun · British & US
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What does spoonerism mean?

noun

A malapropistic substitution of sounds between two words or phrases in a sentence, often with humorous effect. This can occur when a speaker accidentally swaps sounds between two words, resulting in a new phrase that is often nonsensical or humorous.

Example

"It is kisstomary to cuss the bride, but it is not kisstomary to cuss the bride at the kisstomary table."

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