centre slang

noun

A form of obfuscatory slang in which the central vowel of a word is moved to the beginning, and other sounds optionally added, so for example mug might become ugmer.

Similar
medial slang
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Meanings

nouncentre slang (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA form of obfuscatory slang in which the central vowel of a word is moved to the beginning, and other sounds optionally added, so for example mug might become ugmer.

    Synonyms: medial slang

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA form of obfuscatory slang in which the central vowel of a word is moved to the beginning, and other sounds optionally added, so for example mug might become ugmer.

Similar
medial slang
Also see
medial slang
Cite this entry
APA

centre slang. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/centre%20slang

MLA

“centre slang.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/centre%20slang. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “centre slang,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/centre%20slang.

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