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#1 2016-12-14 19:41:37

Jonsussman
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Registered: 2016-12-14
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labtop for laptop

References to the use of “labtop” computers, particularly by children, at school. Used in a computer lab.

Thoughts?

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#2 2016-12-15 03:17:22

Dixon Wragg
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From: Cotati, California
Registered: 2008-07-04
Posts: 1375

Re: labtop for laptop

Yeah, it looks like it could be a real eggcorn in some instances, especially when there’s a lab involved, as in this example and this one.

I recommend doing this whenever considering posting here: Go to the second search field on the Eggcorn Database page, the one marked “Google Search”, and see if your proposed eggcorn (or other treat) has already been discussed. If so, you may want to add to an existing relevant thread rather than proliferating new threads for the same eggcorn. (It took me awhile to figure this out, so now I mention it to newbies as needed to facilitate their assimilation.)

Welcome to the Eggcorn Forum, Jonsussman!

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#3 2016-12-15 04:27:41

Jonsussman
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Re: labtop for laptop

Thank you!

I love this forum and concept, which I first heard about a few years ago on a podcast or radio program.

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