interfrastically

interfrastically

English

Etymology

Apparently formed from interphrastic +‎ -ally. From a 1987 episode of the British television comedy Blackadder, in which Dr. Samuel Johnson boasts about his newly completed dictionary containing every word in the English language. Blackadder subsequently uses a number of newly-invented words to perplex him: "I shall return interfrastically".

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ɪn.tɹ.ˈfɹæs.tɪ.kʌ.li/

Adverb

interfrastically (comparative more interfrastically, superlative most interfrastically)

1. In the very next phrase; in a prompt manner.
   • 2000, "Steven Megson", [I] Book Review (on newsgroup alt.fan.pratchett)

     Oh come now, I for one am quite phrasmotic for the pericombobulation Paul has suffered, and can only wish that in future he will have the sense to complete his assignments more interphrastically.

See also

• interphrasally