tmesis

Pronunciation:  US ['tmi:sɪs] UK ['tmi:sɪs]
  • n.Split method (in the middle of the word to insert other words, such as abso-bloody-lutely)
  • WebInsert the lexical; hyphenation method
n.
1.
the separation of the parts of a word by inserting a word or words between them, as in ' pretty un- bloody- likely'