Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dog-latin
noun
/ˌdɔɡˈleɪ.tɪn/
Definition
A form of mock Latin often used in a humorous or sarcastic manner.
Examples
- He turned his simple explanation into dog-latin to seem more intellectual.
- The teacher joked that the student’s paper was full of dog-latin.
- At the party, people were speaking in dog-latin just for laughs.
Meaning
Dog-Latin is characterized by altering English words to make them sound like Latin, often by adding Latin suffixes or prefixes. It is often used in jokes or as a playful way to make fun of the complexities of the Latin language.
Synonyms
- Mock Latin
- Pseudo-Latin
- Latinate
