centre slang

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English

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Noun

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centre slang (uncountable)

  1. A form of obfuscatory slang in which the central vowel of a word is moved to the beginning, and other sounds optionally added, so for example mug might become ugmer.
    Synonym: medial slang
    Coordinate term: backslang

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