"Eggcorn" validity in different word game dictionaries
| Dictionary | Validity |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US(US/Canada/Thailand - TWL/NWL) | No |
| Scrabble UK(International - SOWPODS/CSW) | No |
| Words with Friends(WWF) | Yes |
"eggcorn" Definition
- a word or phrase that sounds like and is mistakenly used in a seemingly logical or plausible way for another word or phrase either on its own or as part of a set expression
"eggcorn" Synonyms & Antonyms
"eggcorn" synonyms:
- colloquialism,
- expression,
- idiom,
- informality,
- vulgarism,
- common-term,
- popular-expression,
- jargon,
- dialect,
- terminology,
- lingo,
- patois,
- cant,
- argot,
- language,
- jive,
- vernacular,
- patter,
- shop