47 Synonyms for Spoonerism: malapropism

spoonerism (47 synonym found)

Spoonerism has 47 synonyms. The top synonyms for spoonerism are malapropism, acrostic, pun, anagram, wordplay, logogram, palindrome, solecism and 39 more. Another word for spoonerism is malapropism. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for spoonerism?

A common synonym for spoonerism is malapropism. Other synonyms include acrostic, pun, anagram, wordplay.

How many synonyms does spoonerism have?

Spoonerism has 47 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does spoonerism mean?

(n): a phrase in which the initial (usually consonantal) sounds of two or more of the main words are accidentally transposed Example: "the spoonerism "The queer old dean" (instead of "the dear old Que

Definition of spoonerism:

(n) : a phrase in which the initial (usually consonantal) sounds of two or more of the main words are accidentally transposed

"the spoonerism "The queer old dean" (instead of "the dear old Queen") is attributed to Rev. Spooner."

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