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Thanks, Sarah Palin: ‘Refudiate’ Dubbed Word of the Year

One of the most mocked Twitter blunders of the year just got a boost in prestige.

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Sarah Palin, you’re in fine company. Here are a few of NewsFeed’s favorite political language blunders.

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The Very Best #Shakespalin Tweets

Sarah Palin used Twitter to laugh off accidentally coining a new word, “refudiate,” comparing herself to Shakespeare. Twitter users turned her quip into comedic gold with #shakespalin.

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Quotes: Sarah Palin on Coining “Refudiate”

“Refudiate,” “misunderestimate,” “wee-wee’d up.” English is a living language. Shakespeare liked to coin new words too. Got to celebrate it! – SARAH PALIN, laughing off criticism for tweeting the word “refudiate” instead of “refute” in reference to plans to build a mosque at Ground Zero; the tweet has since been corrected