English Explanatory Dictionary

Ringoism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A term to describe accidental, unusual, or poetic malapropisms, especially those said by Beatle Ringo Starr.

Word forms

Ringoism Ringoisms

Etymology

From Ringo + -ism; penned by John Lennon of The Beatles in reference to the frequent malapropisms spoken by Ringo Starr, drummer of the Beatles. Possible pun on jingoism.

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