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Meaning of creative spelling | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. The use of non-standard or alternative spelling, for example in baby names or brand names.
    uncountable
  2. Bad spelling: writing with a lot of misspellings.
    euphemistic, humorous, uncountable

Examples

“The creative spelling of baby names is often humorously described by Redditors as a Tragedeigh for the child and a Travesteigh of creativity.”
“His paper was decent but he lost some points for his creative spelling.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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