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Got any Tom Swifties?
Asked by CWOTUS (26102)
November 23rd, 2011
The younger jellies won’t know who Tom Swift is (I barely do, myself), but that’s not important. You can look him up elsewhere.
But “Tom Swifties” are where you say a thing using an adverb about how the thing is said (or a verb for “say”, even) that helps to get the point across in a humorous or ironic way.
I’ll give you a couple to get started:
“That board’s not thick enough,” he replied.
“Those aren’t swallows or sparrows,” he said swiftly.
“If you sue me, then I’ll sue you right back!” he retorted.
Now… show us what you’ve got.
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