twistification

noun

twist·​i·​fi·​ca·​tion

ˌtwistəfə̇ˈkāshən

plural -s

1

: an act of twisting : something twisting or twisted : tortuosity

his reporting articles are nearly totally free from twistification of fact into doctrine

—W. R. Cross

2

South & Midland : a dancing game in which each couple in turn weaves in and out among others who stand in two lines

Word History

Etymology

twist entry 1 + -i- + -fication

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