English Explanatory Dictionary

Shatner comma

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A comma placed inappropriately between words, where no pause should occur in speech.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

Shatner comma Shatner commas

Etymology

Named after the Canadian actor William Shatner, known for his dramatic pauses. Popularized by being featured on Urban Dictionary as the Urban Word of the Day for 20 December 2010.

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