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[spatch]

I just used the phrase "dorkus malorkus" in conversation but needed to pluralize it. So I wrote "dorkus malorkuses" but then I thought you know, that can't be right.

I mean, "dorkus" is the obvious noun in this. One can be a dorkus and one can be a dorkus malorkus but I don't think anyone outside of Dr. Seuss could've called someone a standalone malorkus. So obviously "malorkus" is the modifier here. And considering the proper plural of "Whopper Jr." is "Whoppers Jr." I am now well and truly stymied so I turn to you, the smart ones.

[Poll #773299]

LET'S DO IT! FOR ENGLISH!

Comments

[aliiyf.livejournal.com]

If I'm remembering that Simpsons episode correctly, it's Bart's genus and species name for Lisa, so like fancycwabs said, whether you're referring to a single Lisa or a gaggle of Lisa the binomial nomenclature remains the same.

And I'm a linguist, so I should know!

[spatch]

I think this could very well be definitive, then!

[iheartoothecae.livejournal.com]

You're absolutely right. I change my answer!