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What is the
definition of Spoonerism?
How do you define Spoonerism? What is a Spoonerism? Plural:
spoonerisms. The word derives from a man called the
Reverend William Archibald Spooner (1844–1930), Warden of New
College, Oxford. The Rev. Spooner was prone to a speech
problem where he mixed up the first couple of letters of words,
creating humorous sentences. One of the most famous spoonerisms
which was attributed to him was when he reprimanded a student
because he had 'hissed the mystery lectures' when he meant to
say 'missed the history lectures'. Plural: spoonerisms. The
definition of Spoonerism is as follows:
English Grammar &
Terminology
Definition of Spoonerism |
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Definition: A play on words
in which corresponding consonants, vowels, or
morphemes are switched
Example: 'hissed the
mystery lectures' instead
of 'missed the history lectures'. |
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Definition of Spoonerism |
Examples -
List of Spoonerisms
The following a list
of Spoonerism
examples:
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Fighting a
liar / lighting a fire
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Flutterby /
butterfly
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You hissed
my mystery lecture / you missed my history lecture
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Cattle ships
and bruisers / battle ships and cruisers
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Nosey little
cook / cosy little nook
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A blushing
crow / a crushing blow
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Tons of soil
/ sons of toil
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Our queer
old Dean / our dear old Queen
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We’ll have
the hags flung out / we’ll have the flags hung out
Examples Help -
Figures of Speech - Spoonerism
In Figurative Language we use words in such a way that they
differ somewhat from ordinary every-day speech and convey
meanings in a more vivid and impressive manner. Figures of
speech, like
Spoonerisms, make speech more humorous when used deliberately.
Examples Help! Using
Spoonerism
Figures of
speech such as Spoonerism adds exaggeration, and humour to the English language. This page providing facts
and info about Figures of Speech will help with the
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