A fictional term or word that does not exist in standard English lexicons, it acts as a placeholder for various misheard or misspelled words. It can be used in a sentence to indicate an error in hearing or spelling.
/piːs/
A movement in literature that arose in the early 19th century, inspired by the imaginary fifth-century Irish poet Ossian and his supposed epic poems; often characterized by an emphasis on sentimentality, whimsey, and classical influences.
/ˈɒs.ɪ.nɪз/
In the context of theater, a coulisse is a passage, corridor, or off-stage area, typically at the back or sides of the stage, often used for actresses to take their toilettes undetected. It can also refer to a sliding sash that divides the stage, either vertically or horizontally, and may be used as a scrim.
/ˈkʌlis/
A person who writes the words and dialogue for a film, television program, or other form of screen-based entertainment.
/ˈskrinˌwraɪtər/
Relating to or affecting both the kidney and the pericardium, the saclike membrane that encloses the heart.
/ˈriːnɪpəˌrɪdkəˈrɪəl/
A term used to describe a form of art criticism that opposes contemporary conceptual and minimalist art, believing that the primary value of art lies in the artist's technical skill and the way art can be experienced viscerally rather than intellectually.
/ˈstʌkɪst/
A nuclide of hydrogen consisting of a proton and a neutron, which is identical to a deuteron. It is an isotope of hydrogen with a mass number of 2 and is used in nuclear fusion and other scientific applications.
/ˈdi.traʊn/
A Gramineae or Poaceae, a warm-season turfgrass native to the southern United States, characterized by nodes attached to the leaf blades that resemble the legs of a centipede, and it is known for its ability to spread via stolons and rhizomes.
/ˈsentəpipəgras/