bitonym

Function: Noun
Etymology: Derived from a mispronunciation of the English "vitamin."

A child's mispronunciation deemed preferable to the proper pronunciation due to its aural appeal or "adorableness."

Other Forms: bitonymic (adjective)

One of my favorite bitonyms is "ampriter," as in: "I want to watch Dora on Mommy's ampriter (computer)."

by Adam Ru. June 24, 2007