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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

spongecase

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
sponge-case
IPA
15
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Synonym of alternating caps (“a form of capitalization where capital letters are randomly placed throughout the word(s), used to convey mockery through text messages or in online discussions”).

Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

From sponge + case, referring to the “Mocking SpongeBob” meme, where this type of capitalization is used to convey mocking.

Usage

Synonyms

alternating caps

Questions

What does spongecase mean?
Synonym of alternating caps (“a form of capitalization where capital letters are randomly placed throughout the word(s), used to convey mockery through text messages or in online discussions”).
Where does spongecase come from?
From sponge + case, referring to the “Mocking SpongeBob” meme, where this type of capitalization is used to convey mocking.

How to pronounce spongecase

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