Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

perverb

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: per-verb
IPA

14

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A statement humorously constructed by merging together two proverbs.

Example Sentences

"A perverb splices the first half of one proverb, or saying, with the second half of another."
"These perverbs are consistent with the cognitive view's emphasis on the theoretical import of idiosyncratic proverbs. When a perverb is used in public, and some are, the theoretical issues raised are as pressing as they are for any production P-task."

Etymology

Blend of perverse + proverb.

Inflected Forms

perverbs (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

aprosdoketon bisociation malaphor

Questions

What does perverb mean?: A statement humorously constructed by merging together two proverbs.
Where does perverb come from?: Blend of perverse + proverb.

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