whimperative
whimperative · whimperatives
An order or imperative phrased obliquely as a question, such as "would you mind…An order or imperative phrased obliquely as a question, such as "would you mind closing the window?"
Meaning
1 sensesAn order or imperative phrased obliquely as a question, such as "would you mind closing the window?"
Origin
Blend of whimper + imperative. Coined by Jerrold Sadock in a 1970 essay.Blend of whimper + imperative. Coined by Jerrold Sadock in a 1970 essay.
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Forms
plural: whimperatives| Singular | whimperative |
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