lexodeceiviant

A person who relies on open dictionaries in order to justify word choices.

Although the mom nearly escaped detection until a source check exposed her as a ruthless lexodeceiviant.

Intendentified

Past participle of Intendentify.

To identify the intention motivating an action.

Portmanteau of intend + identified.

Although Bill was initially concerned with Mary’s transgression, once he intendentified the crime.

idiom savant

An otherwise intelligent individual, who unknowingly mixes and mangles idioms, often to great comedic effect.

The cop, apparently being an undiagnosed Idiom Savant, says "I'm watching you, mister. Now you are UNDER my radar!"

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