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solecism - Dictionary definition and meaning for solecism

SOLECISM

(noun) a socially awkward or tactless act
synonyms : faux pas , gaffe , gaucherie , slip
they behaved as if they were fearful of commiting a faux pas -added by shivraj
President Barack Obama has apologized for a gaffe in which he described his bowling skills as akin to participants in the Special Olympics. -added by Administrator

Mnemonics for solecism

(Tag: ) look at it .......... http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1293/539675960_6a35e68c73.jpg?v=0
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(Tag: funny) It's a funny one...When someone's shoe sole comes out it is a social blunder...
added by mohitdia Edit Mnemonic

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(Tag: ) take the word "sole" from it...now imagine a hot blonde girl sleeping on parks bench alone(sole)..this is an awkward act...so solecism
added by anshulnirvana Edit Mnemonic

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(Tag: ) I look at the "e" in "solecism" and think of egregious.
added by thebookie3 Edit Mnemonic

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(Tag: ) social blunder or grammatical mistake
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