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!!Comatoa$ted
05-19-06, 07:31 PM
At least that is the name I think they are called, you know words like brifters - brake shifters, or how about boccliflower - broccoli and cauliflower.

Are there any rules for making up these words? Are they constructed in alphabetical order, or in the way that is easiest to get your tounge around?


cooker
05-19-06, 10:01 PM
There are no rules but there is a principle: you have to include enough of each word that people recognize both words, at least after it's pointed out.