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spoonerism 

A word or phrase created by swapping the initial letters (or first consonant sounds) of two words or syllables to get a new word word or phrase. The spelling doesn't have to be correct, only the pronounciation is important. The term "spoonerism" was named after Reverend W.A. Spooner (1844-1930).

Not to be confused with anagrams, palindromes, and other word games.
- "Peas and carrots" is a spoonerism of "keys and parrots"
- "tea bags" becomes "bee tags"
- "trail mix" becomes "mail tricks"
- "Save the whales" becomes "wave the sails"
- "forearm" becomes "oar farm"
spoonerism by Bill M. August 27, 2004

gag me with a spoon 

Exclamation that describes displeasure on the part of the speaker due to something being distasteful or otherwise sickening or displeasurable. From valspeak, so somewhat archaic. Usage these days is considered silly.
Oh, gag me with a spoon! Look at the zits all over that nerd's face!

gag me with a spoon by Dennis October 10, 2003
A spoon is an imaginary unit of energy used by people with illnesses and disabilities. These people use spoons to describe daily activites with a limited source of energy.

The Spoon Theory was developed by Christine Miserandino, a woman with Lupus to describe units of energy to her friend. She gave her friend a handful and asked her friend to list her morning routine. As each activity was said, a spoon was removed from the handful.

For example, getting out of bed costs "one spoon", and getting dressed/showering costs two or three.
I didn't have enough spoons to do the dishes AND shower before bed.
Spoon by notenoughspoons July 20, 2013

born with a plastic spoon in my mouth 

The be born poor; the opposite of being born with a [silver spoon in your mouth.
I'm not poor and dumb enough to be a NASCAR driver, Kenny! I wasn't born with a plastic spoon in my mouth like you!

-- Eric Cartman

spoon moment 

A moment when someone does something really stupid, perhaps humorously, but likely accidentally.
It was a real spoon moment when I messed up my speech at the university.
spoon moment by Little.Fire June 4, 2018

Spooge Monster 

One who loves to have someone spooge on their face. They love to taste and swallow spooge.
Man that porno chick is a spooge monster.