Hyp-hens

Hyp-hens

Some words that can be fractured into several words (like Bundle Words) may cause problems when hyphenated incorrectly. (For more about hyp-hens, see Eric Shackle’s page.)

Lt. Lou Tenant was the only not-

able person on the police force.

Olive Pitt, the music teacher, believed that disco-

very often leads to effective learning.

Mr. Coffee knew it was cup-

id that attracted him to Miss T.

Ever the clown, Mack Aronie loved gig-

antic laughs and custard cream pies.

What Floyd saw in Mona’s green eyes was hat-

red instead of her usual blue mood.

The Psyonara Institute provides the-

rapists for private consultations.

The angry veterans put on a flag-

rant display for higher benefits.

Nun Takin went to the farm to pray for the heat-

hens but found they had all flown the coop.

The little men wiggled their ears and swore with imp-

unity to obey the laws of North Urgas.

The track star gained popularity through the new-

sprint rather than jumping hurdles.
The president of Local 518 knew that to un-

ionize the electrical workers would cause static.
Kurt Cee gave up hockey and became an off-

icer of in a small town near Toronto.
The old parking structure had ramp-

ant destruction as well as termite damage.
Tad Poal, the Red Sox left-hander sang ball-

ads on TV during the off-season.
Sue Shee seldom saw a seas-

hell at the Shreveport seashore.
The Joker’s worst crime was the mans-

laughter on April Fool’s Day.
The members of the House of Lords are tit-

led gentlemen who keep abreast of things.
Bud Abing just did not find the leaders-

hip at Nerds Anonymous to his liking.
Maid Daly said she preferred a wee-

knight when Sir Loin asked her to the afternoon joust-off.
Pat Onaback insisted he would beg-

in his campaign for mayor.
If you’re looking for incompetence, you’ll find it now-

here in this organization.
The English teacher gave her usual pronoun-

cement to the nameless children.

Even if hyphenated correctly, some hyp-hens can change the intended meaning of a sentence.
“The Meating Place” is a no-

table restaurant with a long-standing reputation.
Kook-Rite Products is known for its break-

fast appliances such as toasters and coffee makers.
As for the future, the subcommittee will deter-

mine if Dick Shunary should remain chairperson.
Jerry Mander, the horse trainer, had to rein-

force the steed’s need for attention.
The temperance movement suffered a bar-

rage of verbal abuse and misunderstanding.
Len Daneer was surprised when his male-

mute barked for the first time.
Ever the loving wife, Fanny Pax put car-

rot in her husband’s salad because of his iron deficiency.
At all his parties, Guy Zandolls had a man-

date that everyone ridiculed behind his back.
Even though the Choka-Cola brand was ad-

mired, sales were less than expected.
Hal Mett, the new UM football coach, had a pro-

state condition which no one knew about.
The workers in the garden were only peas-

ants who lived in the colony on the hill.
Mark Mewordz expressed opposition to a use-

less strategy on energy consumption.
Della Cuttessan was regarded as an unbearable man-

ager because of her constant nagging.
Commercial promotions and ad-

vice is where the money is.
Nick Oteen asked his lawyer to read-

just his fees on the new contract.
Two-for-one drinks is a bar-

gain, which is why it’s called “happy hour.”
You can tell by his hand-

shake that Otto Krat didn’t belong to a bomb disposal team.
Deb O’Nare cringed at the male-

dictions she heard aboard ship.
You should have heard the cur-

sing when Charlie Hoarse stepped on the dog’s tail.

This entertaining page is just one of the many humorous pages showing how English language words can be fun, often being the center of jokes, witticisms, puns, and jest and bringing smiles if not laughter to the comedian in each of us.