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spellaprop
spellaprop /spel-a-prop/ n. - A computer spellchecker induced malapropism where, like the act of confusing words that are similar in sound, words that are similar in appearance are inadvertently substituted for one another.
Beware - This is a very insidious quirk in computer software spellcheckers that causes a malapropism to be accidentally introduced into one's writing. Occasionally, a spellchecker will suggest a replacement word that, when glanced at quickly, looks the the misspelled word, but is actually a completely different word.
If you are rushed, you will probably accept that recommended change. Thus, inserting the "spellaprop" into your document. The spellchecker will, of course, ignore this new error on subsequent passes because, though contextually inappropriate, the replacement word is spelled correctly. So, if you do not catch this error when proofreading your document, you will appear stupid, ignorant, or at best careless, to your readers.
Examples:
A misspelling of the word "edition" causes the spellchecker to suggest the replacement word "addition".
A misspelling of the word "partition" causes the spellchecker to suggest the replacement word "portion".
A misspelling of the word "revelation" causes the spellchecker to suggest the replacement word "revolution".
If you are rushed, you will probably accept that recommended change. Thus, inserting the "spellaprop" into your document. The spellchecker will, of course, ignore this new error on subsequent passes because, though contextually inappropriate, the replacement word is spelled correctly. So, if you do not catch this error when proofreading your document, you will appear stupid, ignorant, or at best careless, to your readers.
Examples:
A misspelling of the word "edition" causes the spellchecker to suggest the replacement word "addition".
A misspelling of the word "partition" causes the spellchecker to suggest the replacement word "portion".
A misspelling of the word "revelation" causes the spellchecker to suggest the replacement word "revolution".
spellaprop by Mr. Malaprop June 12, 2009
spellasizing
The act of confidently spelling under pressure.
Origin: News broadcast of an interview with the mother of a Washington D.C. area spelling bee champion, circa 1990's.
Origin: News broadcast of an interview with the mother of a Washington D.C. area spelling bee champion, circa 1990's.
spellasizing by fcsuper June 21, 2005
spellaged
When someone isn't sure of the spelling but takes a guess anyway.
A combination of spelling and alleged
A combination of spelling and alleged
spellaged by the great wordsmith March 22, 2011
Sabella
Sabella by garbagehuman0901 December 2, 2018
Sabella
sabella’s are some of the best you’ll meet. They are super nice and loyal so be sure to never cross them. They are tend to be super sensitive and introverted but isn’t everyone? You can always turn to a Sabella in times of need or just to have a good time. Sabella’s always up everyone else first, and want the best for everyone.
P.S stop mistaking sabella’s name for Isabella, they are not the same!
P.S stop mistaking sabella’s name for Isabella, they are not the same!
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