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Phatetical

Noun

1. A made-up or imaginary word that is used for dramatic effect or emphasis.

Sample sentence: She referred to her ex-boyfriend as a "flibberflop," a phatetical she made up to mock him.

Adjective

1. Pertaining to or using phatetical words or expressions.

Sample sentence: The comedian entertained the crowd with his phatetical jokes and wordplay.

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