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[edit] English
| The term “redrum” is considered a neologism based on standardized Wiktionary criteria.
Neologisms are newly acknowledged terms. They typically have not been in circulation long enough or widely enough for their social status to be determined. Neologisms can be nonces, slang terms, or even illiteracies.
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[edit] Etymology
A reversed spelling of the English word murder. This word is most known from Stephen King's novel and/or movie The Shining; however, it has now appeared in rap songs as well.
[edit] Pronunciation
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redrum
- Murder.
[edit] Quotations
- 1996, Redman, "Do What Ya Feel", Muddy Waters
- One, I come with premeditated redrum
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