Derisonym

Noun:

Derisonym
- Pronunciation: duh-rih-suh-nim
- Root: Latin "deris-" (mockery) + Greek "-nym" (name)
- Definition: A term specifically designed to mock or ridicule a personal name. It is a word that sounds like a real name but intentionally carries a mocking or derisive undertone.

Example: "His offensive nickname for her became a well-known derisonym."

by Joseph Bellmore January 22, 2024