Word of the Week: Thumbo

Paul McFedries sent a great new word today via Word Spy-

Thumbo: An error made while using the thumbs to type, particularly on a mobile device keypad. [Blend of thumb and typo.]

I sure see a great number of thumbos on a daily basis, but I might need a stronger word to describe the email I got yesterday-

We ciumld orreebt

Maybe a new one using the words Novocain & Thumbo?  A thumbocaine typist?

You must be logged in to comment on this post (damn those spammers)

Already registered?

Username

Password

forgot password?       register