Lizardbreath

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From lizard +‎ breath, as an approximate rhyme.

Proper noun[edit]

Lizardbreath

  1. (derogatory, humorous) Nickname for Elizabeth.
    • 2007, S. Christopher, Gravitas, page 31:
      Fiercely green-eyed Elizabeth [] is a testament to human indecision in the wrong cases and stubborn decisiveness in others. [] If Lizardbreath had ever given Ben her number, he twists his mouth, he'd never have had his current dilemma.
    • 2014, Debora M. Coty, The Distant Shore[1], page 76:
      [] "Punkin's real name's Lizardbreath, but ever'body 'cept Teacher calls her Punkin.”
      A round-faced girl with wispy hair the color of lemon taffy hair[sic] sneered at Tom-Tom, “Listen here, Tom Turkey. My name is Elizabeth McNamara.”