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Definition spoonerism in American English

spoonerism noun

[countable] noun
/ˈspunərˌɪzəm/
1

a mistake in speaking in which someone pronounces some sounds or parts of words in the wrong order and makes a funny change in meaning. For example, someone might say "know your blows" instead of "blow your nose."

Synonyms and related words
fail miscommunication error
Definition spoonerism in American English