Waynemism
Main Entry: way·ne·mism
Pronunciation: \ˈway-nə-ˌmi-zəm\
Function: noun
Etymology: Greek waynēmismos, from waynēmos inauspicious, sounding retarded, from way- + nēmē speech, from nanai to speak
Date: circa 1681
: the expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant
A waynemism is a generally obnoxious word or expression used that may be found offensive or suggest something unpleasant.1
Main Entry: way·ne·mism
Pronunciation: \ˈway-nə-ˌmi-zəm\
Function: noun
Etymology: Greek waynēmismos, from waynēmos inauspicious, sounding retarded, from way- + nēmē speech, from nanai to speak
Date: circa 1681
: the expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant
A waynemism is a generally obnoxious word or expression used that may be found offensive or suggest something unpleasant.1
by irishtrain January 3, 2014
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