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Tmesis

Definition: Tmesis is a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is split into two parts, with other words inserted in between, often for emphasis or to add humor.

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Part of Speech: Noun

Example Sentence: Tmesis is commonly used in informal or humorous conversations, where speakers split words for creative effect.

Part of Speech: Verb

Example Sentence: She skillfully tmesised the phrase "un-be-lievable" and made everyone burst into laughter.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Example Sentence: The comedian's tmesis humor style added an extra layer of amusement to his hilarious performance.

Part of Speech: Adverb

Example Sentence: The cleverly tmesised adverb gave the sentence a comic effect and made it stand out from the rest.

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