Mondegreen
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What Does Mondegreen Mean?
- 误听成词
- 朦胧绿
Mondegreen Pronunciation
/ˈmɒndəɡriːn/
Mondegreen Definition
noun
Definition
A misheard phrase or lyric, often resulting in a nonsensical interpretation.
In ZH
误听的短语或歌词，通常导致无意义的解释。
How to Use Mondegreen in a Sentence
- I always thought the song said 'excuse me while I kiss this guy' instead of 'excuse me while I kiss the sky.'
- The term 'mondegreen' was coined to describe such humorous misunderstandings.
- When children mishear lyrics, it often leads to funny mondegreens.
- I couldn't stop laughing at the mondegreen my friend made while singing along.
- She shared her favorite mondegreen from a classic rock song.
Cultural Notes
The term originates from a misinterpretation of a line from a ballad where the phrase 'Lady Mondegreen' was misunderstood from 'laid him on the green'.