creative spelling

noun — 2 senses

creative spelling

noun
1

The 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

Euphemistic, Humorous Bad spelling: writing with a lot of misspellings.

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

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