Creative spelling

Noun

Definitions

1.NounThe use of non-standard or alternative spelling, for example in baby names or brand names.

"The creative spelling of baby names is often humorously described by Redditors as a Tragedeigh for the child and a Travesteigh of creativity."

2.NounBad spelling: writing with a lot of misspellings.

"His paper was decent but he lost some points for his creative spelling."

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