Meaning of Tom Swifty | Babel Free
ˌtɒm ˈswɪft.iːDefinitions
A humorous phrase in which a supposed quotation is linked by a pun to the manner in which it is attributed.
Examples
“Since then the Tom Swifty has trudged on, not exactly swiftly but with an impressive staying power. You can find⟳ Web sites that list as many as nine hundred of them. As the above examples suggest⟳, Tom Swifties are virtually never funny, but they illustrate⟳ an adverb-centered sin against writing.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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