Spoonerism

B2 8+

Synonyms of spoonerism

Collocations of spoonerism

verbal mix-up
Frequency: 60 %

The verbal mix-up during the presentation left everyone confused.

word reversal
Frequency: 45 %

The word reversal in her sentence changed the meaning completely.

spoonerism slip
Frequency: 40 %

The spoonerism slip in his speech caused laughter among the audience.

Idiomatic Expressions for spoonerism

  • Phrase: mixing up words
    Meaning: confusing or interchanging words in a sentence, often leading to a humorous or awkward situation
    Usage: He tends to mix up words when he speaks, leading to unintentional spoonerisms.