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Ricochet Words Defined
Hyphenated words, usually formed by reduplicating a word with a change in the vowel or the initial consonant sound, such as pitter-patter, chit-chat, riff-raff, wishy-washy, hob-nob, roly-poly, pell-mell, razzle-dazzle, etc.
Sidelight: There are a substantial number of ricochet words in both modern and ancient English. They usually convey an intensifying effect.
(See also Kenning, Tmesis)
(Compare Close Rhyme, Neologism, Nonce Word, Portmanteau Word)
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