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Definition spoonerism in British English

spoonerism noun

[countable] noun
/ˈspuːnəˌrɪz(ə)m/
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 British English