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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
‘rudism’ - when someone is being rude to you
someone- ‘ oh you’re looking ugly today
me- ‘ that’s rudism ’
Rudism by quackxquack July 22, 2018
being really happy but depressed at the same time. showing people that you care.
Ruby practices rubyism!!!
Rubyism by not telling September 26, 2003
Sandra got up ubruptly and left a conversation with her friend with out a word. For she was an active practioner of rudism.
Rudism by Allme15 February 2, 2019
From the Latin root "rubius", meaning small brain. And from the Russian "rubanikov", meaning stone drunk. Also questionable Ehtiopian origin, indicating a state of lethargy induced by narcotics.
Modern Definition: A failed attempt at humor, often perpetrated by he who is named "ruby". Syn: Retarded
Dude, did you see the teacher pull a Rubyism?
Yeah man, it was retarded.
Just like that Ruby kid.
A sentence or phrase comparing a recent experience to a smart or witty sentence that would be said in a movie starring Paul Rudd.
Cliff: ...That's almost as gay as the Miley Cirus PSA telling us not to call things "gay".

Luke: Dude, nice Ruddism! That sounds like something out of a Paul Rudd movie!

ref: "You know how I know you're gay? You listen to Coldplay" -40 Year Old Virgin
Ruddism by Mimi227 December 18, 2009