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Goldwynism
noun
Gold·wyn·ism
\ˈgōldwə̇ˌnizəm\
Definition of Goldwynism
-s
: a phrase or expression (as “include me out”) involving a grotesque use of a word — compare irish bull malapropism
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Origin and Etymology of goldwynism
Samuel Goldwyn, born 1882 American motion-picture producer + -ism
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