as she is spoke
The phrase "as she is spoke" humorously refers to incorrect or non-standard English, originating from a famous 19th-century phrasebook full of translation errors.
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Definition
C1Language and Humor
(humorous, informal)Used to describe incorrect or non-standard use of English, often humorously.
Example
- His attempt to speak English was so full of mistakes, it was English 'as she is spoke'.
C2Literature
(historical, informal)Refers to the title of a flawed Portuguese-English phrasebook known for its many translation errors.
Example
- The book 'English as She is Spoke' is a classic example of unintentional humor in language translation.
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