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transmogrify


trans·mog·ri·fy

verb \tran(t)s-ˈmä-grə-ˌfī, tranz-\
trans·mog·ri·fiedtrans·mog·ri·fy·ing

Definition of TRANSMOGRIFY

transitive verb
: to change or alter greatly and often with grotesque or humorous effect
intransitive verb
: to become transmogrified
trans·mog·ri·fi·ca·tion \(ˌ)tran(t)s-ˌmä-grə-fə-ˈkā-shən, (ˌ)tranz-\ noun

Origin of TRANSMOGRIFY

origin unknown
First Known Use: 1656

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