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(n): abbreviation of a word by omitting the final sound or sounds

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3 months ago frindley said:

Preferred rhetorical device of the Aussies, e.g. barbie for barbeque (or "barbecue" if you must).

8 months ago reesetee said:

Thosefinches, I have a list of these, if you care to suggest any others. :-)

Oh, and great name, by the way.

8 months ago thosefinches said:

loss or omission of the last letter, syllable, or particle word. (as in 'darlin' used for 'darling')

about 1 year ago uselessness said:

You spammer. ;-)

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