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idiot's apostrophe

idiot's apostrophe noun: synonym of greengrocer's apostrophe.

Noun

idiot's apostrophe (plural idiot's apostrophes)

  1. (derogatory) Synonym of greengrocer's apostrophe

Synonyms of idiot's apostrophe

Forms of idiot's apostrophe

pluralidiot's apostrophes

Origin of idiot's apostrophe

Calque of German Idiotenapostroph.

Questions about idiot's apostrophe

What does idiot's apostrophe mean?
Idiot's apostrophe means synonym of greengrocer's apostrophe.
What part of speech is idiot's apostrophe?
Idiot's apostrophe is a noun.
What is the plural of idiot's apostrophe?
The plural of idiot's apostrophe is idiot's apostrophes.

Words near idiot's apostrophe in the dictionary

  1. idiot sticks
  2. idiot string
  3. idiot strings
  4. idiot tape
  5. idiot tax
  6. idiot's apostrophe
  7. idiot's apostrophes
  8. idiot's delight
  9. idiot's errand
  10. idiot's lantern
  11. idiot's lanterns

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