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# creative spelling

noun phrase (creative spelling, uncountable)

«creative spelling» in the English dictionary: in the primary school — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## In the primary school

Source: Mova's pupils' dictionary. Licence: [Elamur Cosmic License](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/docs/LICENSE/). Reviewed: the dictionary the pupils of Mova's primary school read; its examples quote the lessons and public-domain tales. Ships with Mova.

### Meaning

(euphemism, humorous) bad spelling, with many mistakes.

### In the lessons

Teachers, parents and friends use it kindly or jokingly about spelling mistakes; also used about brand names spelled oddly on purpose. All regions.

### Examples

- Your story is great, but there's some creative spelling.
- Her shopping list was full of creative spelling: «choklit», «bred».
- The shop sign had creative spelling: «Kwik Fix».
- My brother's texts are full of creative spelling.
- The teacher circled the creative spelling in red.
- Creative spelling is fine in a first draft; check it later.

### Note

It means «spelling mistakes». Gentle and jokey, not an insult.