Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Writerly Wednesday

What is your synonym, example or definition for:



 

Example: One of my favorite eggcorn(s) is as dust fell used in place of as dusk fell:)

 

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It's release day for Sheriff Tyree, and the lovely and talented Jacqui Murray is getting it shot out the door at Word Dreams.  AND left it a fabulous review. Thanks, Jacqui.

13 comments:

Christine said...

Good one, new to me -Christine cmlk79.blogspot.com

Elephant's Child said...

Not a word I knew. I know them as mondegreens.

Andrew said...

I would blame phone auto correct.
I know several but only one comes to mind. I am not sure if it meets the eggcorn definition but some people for whatever reason say smokersbord instead of smorgasbord.

Birgit said...

I didn’t know this term but I am so gu”Ty of this. One I did..a person had a grandkid and I wanted to write, “He’s a beautiful boy” but it came out as “ he’s a butful boy”

Elizabeth Seckman said...

This is a new word for me! But something I should know, I think.

Jeanie said...

Based on your example only, I'd say "typo." Not unlike when "pubic broadcasting" got past three proofreaders.

Valerie-Jael said...

Today my Alexa had a message for me - that there is a new book from Sandra Cox and she will add it to my reading list - that's service! Hugs, Valerie

Jacqui Murray--Writer-Teacher said...

I have never heard that term before. Hunh.

Sandra Cox said...
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Sandra Cox said...

Christine, It was new to me too, but it's a fun one isn't it?
EC, Mondegreens is a new one for me, but I like it;)
Andrew, Smokersbord. I love it;)
Birgit, Well that's close to beautiful boy. Heh.

Sandra Cox said...

Elizabeth, It's an intriguing word. It means a misinterpretation that is acceptable:) Almost an oxymoron:)
Jeanie, Proofreading is tough. I go over my work till my eyes bleed. And there's four other sets of eyes on it. Invariably, something still slips through. Sigh.
Val, That is just too cool. Made my day:) Hugs received and returned.
Jacqui, I hadn't heard it before either, but it tickles me;)

citu said...

Genial espero que tenfga mucha suerte con su libro. Te mando un beso.

Sandra Cox said...

Thanks so much, J.P. Sending you a hug.