backslang

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A form of slang composed of words whose spelling or sound is reversed.
  2. Pig Latin.

Pronunciation

/ˈbækslæŋ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-backslang.wav

Word forms

backslang backslangs back slang back-slang

Etymology

From back + slang.

Related words

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