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spellaprop

spellaprop /spel-a-prop/ n. - A computer spellchecker induced malapropism where, like the act of confusing words that are similar in sound, words that are similar in appearance are inadvertently substituted for one another.
Beware - This is a very insidious quirk in computer software spellcheckers that causes a malapropism to be accidentally introduced into one's writing. Occasionally, a spellchecker will suggest a replacement word that, when glanced at quickly, looks the the misspelled word, but is actually a completely different word.

If you are rushed, you will probably accept that recommended change. Thus, inserting the "spellaprop" into your document. The spellchecker will, of course, ignore this new error on subsequent passes because, though contextually inappropriate, the replacement word is spelled correctly. So, if you do not catch this error when proofreading your document, you will appear stupid, ignorant, or at best careless, to your readers.

Examples:

A misspelling of the word "edition" causes the spellchecker to suggest the replacement word "addition".

A misspelling of the word "partition" causes the spellchecker to suggest the replacement word "portion".

A misspelling of the word "revelation" causes the spellchecker to suggest the replacement word "revolution".
by Mr. Malaprop June 12, 2009
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Spelty

An adverb that draws attention to the misspelling of a word. Most appropriately used when someone is being too serious.
Mickey - Yes his whole family died in the accideny
Susie - SPELTY!!!!
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spelling test

An extremery easy test which you have the answers before you take the test.
That spelling test was freakin' easy!!!
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anal-spelunker

(n) Any person who penetrates another person's anus for sexual gratification. Often referred to in homosexuality, however has been known to be referred by straight couples in masochistic sexual positions.

(adj) anal-spelunking the act of having anal sex with another person.
Tom was referred to as an anal-spelunker by his co-workers because he had a boyfriend.

John asked his wife if he could do some anal-spelunking tonight.

Antonio and Sergio claim to be anal-spelunkers
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tori spelling

Butterface: omg she is such a tori spelling
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Spell iCup

When one asks another verbal mammal to spell iCup, they are attempting to humiliate said animal by getting them to speak the words: "I see you pee", to which
Mohammed Islam"Spell iCup."

Jacob Shmul "I see you pee?"

Mohammed Islam"Oh really? I thought I closed the door."
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