Goldwynism

noun

Gold·​wyn·​ism

ˈgōldwə̇ˌnizəm

plural -s

: a phrase or expression (as "include me out") involving a grotesque use of a word compare irish bull , malapropism

Word History

Etymology

Samuel Goldwyn, born 1882 American motion-picture producer + -ism

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