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Deppenleerzeichen.

A space incorrectly dividing a compound word.

17 characters5 syllables approx.Deutsch language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈdɛpn̩ˌleːɐ̯t͡saɪ̯çn̩/
  1. A space incorrectly dividing a compound word.

    colloquial · derogatory · neuter · strong
Where this word comes from

From Depp (“idiot”) + -en- + Leerzeichen (“space [character]”). Compare English idiot's apostrophe, another name for the greengrocer's apostrophe.

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