a word or phrase from a mishearing of another word or phrase, especially in a song or poem
Explanation
A mondegreen happens when a phrase or lyric is misheard, giving it a whole new (and often funny) meaning. Songs, poems, and familiar sayings are prime territory for these accidental twists. Mondegreens remind us that sometimes mistakes can be pretty entertaining.
Example: Like many other fans, she thought the lyrics were "All the lonely Starbucks lovers" instead of "Got a long list of ex-lovers," but she later learned it was a mondegreen.
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