Momus
pronunciation
How to pronounce Momus in British English: UK [ˈməuməs]
How to pronounce Momus in American English: US [ˈmoməs]
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- Noun:
- god of blame and mockery
Word Origin
- Momus (n.)
- "humorously disagreeable person," 1560s, from Latin, from Greek Momos, nme of the god of ridicule and sarcasm (Greek momos, literally "blame, ridicule, disgrace," of unknown origin); also used in English as personification of fault-finding and captious criticism.
Example
- 1. Mister momus holds very important post .
- 2. Village elder and secretary momus is to blame for this.tell about us !