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OP a word that is only used to make fun of people who supposedly use the word, but actually don't? I didn't articulate that very well, so let me provide an example:
"Although many people believe 'gay' simply meant lighthearted or cheerful until it was shanghaied by the preverts, the truth is..." - Cecil Adams, More of the Straight Dope, p.271
I've actually seen "preverts" used in other places, in the exact same manner, but, of course, I've never seen it used seriously. Are there other mock-words like this, or a word for this kind of word?
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