tmesis
/ˈtmiːsɪs/
noun
- The separation of a word into two parts, with one or more words inserted between them, for emphasis or effect.
- The comedian's tmesis in 'abso-blooming-lutely' made the audience laugh.
- In the song, the singer uses tmesis when she says 'fan-bloody-tastic' instead of 'fantastic'.
- Writers sometimes use tmesis to add emotion, like saying 'ri-damn-diculous' for 'ridiculous'.