paraprosdokian
Definition
noun. a figure of speech where the latter part of a sentence is unexpected.
Example Sentence
He used the paraprosdokian for humorous effect.
More Example Sentences
The joke had a paraprosdokian ending that surprised everyone.
Synonyms
humorous twist; clever surprise; unexpected ending
Antonyms
expected ending
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