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Wellerism — noun Etymology: Sam Weller, witty servant of Mr. Pickwick in the story Pickwick Papers (1836 37) by Charles Dickens Date: 1839 an expression of comparison comprising a usually well known quotation followed by a facetious sequel (as “‘every one to … New Collegiate Dictionary
Wellerism — noun A (often fatuous) proverb attributed to speaker in a situation Syn: apologetic proverb … Wiktionary
Wellerism — n. expression of comparison generally composed of a well known proverb or quotation followed by a humorous sequel (e.g.: Every one to his own taste , said the old farmer and he kissed the cow ) … English contemporary dictionary
wellerism — noun a comparison comprising a well known quotation followed by a facetious sequel • Hypernyms: ↑rhetorical device … Useful english dictionary
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Tom Swifty — A Tom Swifty (or Tom Swiftie) is a phrase in which a quoted sentence is linked by a pun to the manner in which it is attributed. Tom Swifties may be considered a type of Wellerism.Examples include: * Pass me the shellfish, said Tom crabbily. *… … Wikipedia
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