groundhogese

== English == === Etymology === From groundhog +‎ -ese (suffix forming the names of languages used in particular contexts). === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˌɡɹaʊndhɒɡˈiːz/ (General American) IPA(key): /ˌɡɹaʊn(d)ˌ(h)ɔɡˈiz/, (cot–caught merger) /-ˌ(h)ɑɡ-/ Rhymes: -iːz Hyphenation: ground‧hog‧ese === Noun === groundhogese (uncountable) (humorous) A supposed language in which groundhogs and humans can communicate with each other. ==== Usage notes ==== The word is associated with Groundhog Day celebrations in the United States. ==== Translations ==== === Further reading === Groundhog Day on Wikipedia.Wikipedia