sutopatikuna
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| Pronunciation | /ˈsu |
|---|---|
| Usage | 2023: Obscure (8% ↗︎ ) Most speakers don't understand this word.2022: Obscure (7%)
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| Book and era | nimi ku lili (pre-pu, marginal phonology) |
| Part of speech | Content word |
sutopatikuna is a joke word with marginal phonology relating to platypuses (Ornithorhynchus anatinus).[1]
Etymology
The word sutopatikuna is derived from Croatian čudnovati kljunaš, literally meaning "strange beak". It was coined by Alexandre Baudry as an April Fools' joke in 2009.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Baudry, Alexandre (1 April 2009). "RE: New official word / Nova oficiala vorto". Toki Pona Forums. Retrieved 19 October 2023.