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Any analogy, metaphor, etc where the person speaking/writing is attempting to use a common phrase but messes it up by either mixing multiple common phrases, or simply replaces key words in the phrase with incorrect words. The most important aspect of a ruddism is that they are not done on purpose. The person must think they said it correctly.
Examples of a ruddism:

"A bird in a hand is better than two bushes."
"You have enough to do. I don't mean to throw more worms on the fire."
"She was green with ivy."
"You can't teach a dog old tricks."
"That's just my cross to burn."
"You can lead a gift horse to water, but you can't look it in the mouth."
"Six of one. Half of the other."
ruddism by He3Times July 28, 2017
Related Words
Rudii • Rudi • rudie • Rudri • rudina • rudine • ruditude • Rudied • rudi haylock • Rudity
An albanian name is Rudina and a girly name,its not that popular but its a modern name. If you are from these people named Rudina you’re very lucky.
Rudina
Rudina by loka0000 November 20, 2021

ruditudinal 

pronounced rude-i-tude-i-nal

to cop a rude attitude, usually toward someone you consider your social or coolness inferior

"That new GenXY dude in IT went all ruditudinal on me, acting all myfacy and chit, like I never heard of the web... so I went all homeboy wiggerspeak on his sorry pale ass, then ended it with some choice high-tech quotes from my homey Snoop."

"Man, you gotta lay off the expresso. Them young folks round here gonna think you're some crazy old dino dude."

"Fer shizzle, bro. Teach them young mofos not to fuck duck with the buck or rude tude with the dude."

ruditudinal by dsimms July 27, 2008
Rudaina is an amazing human-being who is very loyal and wise, and who can party like no one is watching!
Let’s get Rudaina tonight!
rudaina by Not a Rudaina January 28, 2020

brown rudnick 

The Brown Rudnick originated sometime during 2014 and is a slight variation from the Cleveland Steamer.

During a sex act, and after you reach orgasm, your partner turns around and squats over you, takes a shit on your upper chest region and says "I am sorry, I can't do this anymore. Please get your stuff and leave. We are finished."
"Dude, did you hear what happened to Johnny? He was at his girlfriends house last night and she legit Brown Rudnicked him."

"Damn, well give him a call, I'm sure he's gonna be down for drinks later... she was a hottie."
brown rudnick by lawl student April 15, 2014

turo rudi 

The correct spelling is túró rudi, which is the most popular sweet in Hungary. It is a delicious curd cheese bar in chocolate. People get quite addicted after tasting it. :) The original is the one with red dots on its package (www.english.pottyos.hu). You may find it under the name of DOTS as well (e.g. in Italy).
Would you buy me a giant turo rudi from the vending machine?
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murderhobo 

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Dave: I call dibs on the dog.
DM: You murderhobos disgust me.
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