Explanation
An unintentionally comic or absurd formulation produced by an unfortunate verbal combination. Reveals the gap between intended meaning and the relations the wording actually creates.
Example
After dinner we walked with grandmother, which we had greatly enjoyed.
Counterexample
A plain factual statement without the named movement of thought.
Distinction
Unlike wordplay, which deliberately designs ambiguity, an unintended comic phrasing arises accidentally.
Effect on thought and perception
Reveals the gap between intended meaning and the relations the wording actually creates.
Resonance
Reveals the gap between intended meaning and the relations the wording actually creates.
Cite this entry
Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Unintended comic phrasing“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-RES6B-0009. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-RES6B-0009The address remains stable; editorial content may evolve. A verified modification date per entry is not yet available. Include your access date for precise references.