dontopedalogy

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Ancient Greek ὀδούς (odoús, “tooth”) and pes (“foot”), +‎ -logy. Purportedly coined in 1960 by Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

Noun[edit]

dontopedalogy (uncountable)

  1. (humorous) The art of putting one's foot in one's mouth.
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