SPOONERISM
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There is 1 meaning of the word
Spoonerism.
How to pronounce spoonerism:
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Spoonerism - as a noun
Transposition of initial consonants in a pair of words
Example Sentences
"I couldn't stop laughing when I heard his spoonerism, 'The Lord is a shoving leopard!'"
"She often entertains her friends with silly spoonerisms like 'I have a bone to pick with you... a pick to bone with you!'"
"The comedian's routine was filled with clever spoonerisms that had the audience roaring with laughter."
"During the speech, the nervous politician accidentally said a spoonerism, turning 'economic growth' into 'geconomic rowth'."
"My favorite spoonerism is 'youth in Asia' instead of 'euthanasia' – it always gets a chuckle."
Word Game Points
Is SPOONERISM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, spoonerism is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SPOONERISM has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is SPOONERISM a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, spoonerism is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSPOONERISM has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.
Is SPOONERISM a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, spoonerism is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSPOONERISM has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.