Word · British life & culture
wood-pardoning
verb
/wood-par-dun-ing/
Definition
The inherently British reflex of saying 'sorry' to inanimate objects following a collision.
In use
“I caught myself wood-pardoning the kitchen counter again this morning.”
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Language
- Language form
- verb
- Pronunciation
- /wood-par-dun-ing/
Classification
- Life domain
- People & society
History
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