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单词 marrowsky
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Definition of marrowsky in English:

marrowsky

(also morowski, Marowsky)
noun məˈraʊski
rare

  • 1A variety of slang, or a slip in speaking, characterized by the transposition of the initial letters or syllables of two (consecutive) words. Occasionally in "marrowsky language". Compare "spoonerism" (now the more usual word).

  • 2An instance of this; a spoonerism.

Origin

Mid 19th century. Origin unknown; perhaps from a personal name.

Definition of marrowsky in US English:

marrowsky

(also morowski, Marowsky)
nounməˈraʊski
rare

  • 1A variety of slang, or a slip in speaking, characterized by the transposition of the initial letters or syllables of two (consecutive) words. Occasionally in "marrowsky language". Compare "spoonerism" (now the more usual word).

  • 2An instance of this; a spoonerism.

Origin

Mid 19th century. Origin unknown; perhaps from a personal name.
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