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sumpsimus

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Noun1.sumpsimus - a correct expression that takes the place of a popular but incorrect expression; "he preferred his erroneous but pleasing mumpsimus to the correct sumpsimus"
locution, saying, expression - a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations; "pardon the expression"


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The old priest said "You keep your new sumpsimus and I'll keep my old mumpsimus.
 
 
 
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