mutated contraction

短语

词形变化

mutated contractions 复数 mutated contractions

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    An etymological phenomenon when a new word or slang term develops from shortening and slightly altering a longer word.

    语言学

    Mutated contractions often form diminutive and pejorative terms, such as "Newfie" and "fundie".