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Thread #126295 Message #2805554
Posted By: Hamish
07-Jan-10 - 04:16 AM
Thread Name: BS: Term for predictive text mondegreens
Subject: RE: BS: Term for predictive text mondegreens
cat·a·chre·sis (kt-krss) n. pl. cat·a·chre·ses (-sz) 1. The misapplication of a word or phrase, as the use of blatant to mean "flagrant." 2. The use of a strained figure of speech, such as a mixed metaphor.
...but it's a bit obscure and doesn't seem to have a verb. So maybe textecrate?