Noun.
A totally made-up (but genius) collective noun that’s reassigned to a completely different group—usually for maximum comedic or poetic effect. Think calling a group of psychologists a gaggle, or a bunch of lawyers a murder. It hits different, and that’s the point.
Etymology:
From fancy Greek words meaning “a different kind of group.” Basically, it’s when your inner word-nerd meets your inner stand-up comic.
A totally made-up (but genius) collective noun that’s reassigned to a completely different group—usually for maximum comedic or poetic effect. Think calling a group of psychologists a gaggle, or a bunch of lawyers a murder. It hits different, and that’s the point.
Etymology:
From fancy Greek words meaning “a different kind of group.” Basically, it’s when your inner word-nerd meets your inner stand-up comic.
1. “I walked into the staff meeting and muttered, ‘What a gaggle of overthinkers.’”
“Dude. That’s an alloagogeon if I’ve ever heard one.”
2. Calling a circle of poets a “blush” is peak alloagogeon. 10/10. No notes.
3. You can’t just call a room full of economists a “confusion.”
“Watch me. It’s called an alloagogeon, sweetie.”
“Dude. That’s an alloagogeon if I’ve ever heard one.”
2. Calling a circle of poets a “blush” is peak alloagogeon. 10/10. No notes.
3. You can’t just call a room full of economists a “confusion.”
“Watch me. It’s called an alloagogeon, sweetie.”
by JumpingJimFlash March 23, 2025
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