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rhymestered

|rhyme-stered|

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/ˈraɪmstərd/

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/ˈraɪmstəd/

(rhymester)

to act as a rhymester; to compose verse in a trivial or affected way

Base FormPresent Participle
rhymesterrhymestering
Etymology
Etymology Information

'rhymestered' is derived from the noun 'rhymester,' which comes from the word 'rhyme' with the agent suffix '-ster,' indicating a person who composes rhymes.

Historical Evolution

'rhymester' was formed in English by combining 'rhyme' and the suffix '-ster,' and the verb form 'rhymestered' is a rare back-formation.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'rhymester' referred to a person who writes rhymes, often with a negative connotation, and 'rhymestered' as a verb means to act in that manner.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

past tense or past participle form of 'rhymester' (nonstandard or rare usage, meaning to act as a rhymester or to compose verse in the manner of a rhymester).

He rhymestered his way through the evening, entertaining the guests with witty verses.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/08/04 01:46