Definition of Paraprosdokian

1. Noun. Figure of speech in which the latter part of a sentence or phrase is surprising or unexpected; frequently used in a humorous situation. ¹

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Paraprosdokian

parapodia
parapodial
parapodium
parapolice
parapophysis
parapositronium
parapox
parapoxvirus
parapraxes
parapraxia
parapraxis
paraproctitis
paraproctium
paraprofessional
paraprofessionals
paraprosdokian (current term)
paraprosdokians
paraprostatitis
paraprotein
paraproteinaemia
paraproteinaemias
paraproteinemia
paraproteins
parapsia
parapsoriasis
parapsoriasis guttata
parapsoriasis lichenoides
parapsoriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta
parapsoriasis varioliformis
parapsychological

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