Spoonitism

A made-up condition in which a human believes they are a spoon.

That's a horrific case of spoonitism

by Dr Retard September 26, 2005

Spoonerism

Transposing the letters of two words to form new ones.

Usually done when you are talking faster than your brain can keep up with.

An unfortunate spoonerism:

The gymnasts displayed some cunning stunts.

by Lambchops December 7, 2004

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"

by Bill M. August 27, 2004

spoonism

spoonism is the rare cult/religion of the spoon species. The sacred spoon is their leader and to show that they are all part of the spoonism religion they each wear a small spoon necklace around their necks. They are often inclined to buy small objects representing or symbolising spoons in their prime to show their respect to the spoon gods.

person 1: I've decided to become an atheist
person 2: No don't do that bruv
person 1:why not?
person 2: being part of the spoonism cult is much better

by mitsubishyfishy August 24, 2019

Spoonerism

the transposition of initial or other sounds of words, usually by accident

Best done by artist Bruce Nauman in his light installation

Spoonerism:
"Run from Fear, Fun From Rear"

by Amalia Lylian September 13, 2011

spoonerism

When the spellings/pronounciation of a sentance move around slightly.

Let us drink to the dear old queen!

Let us drink to the queer old dean!

by Kung-Fu Jesus April 18, 2004

spoonerism

A humourous phrase where the first letters of 2 parts are reversed. Named after Rev. Spooner.

"This way Madam, and I'll sew you to your sheets" (= show you to your seats).

by zimman August 28, 2005