Transmogrify
Pronunciation
- RP IPA: /trænzˈmɒɡrɪfaɪ/
- US IPA: /trænzˈmÉ‘ËÉ¡rɪfaɪ/
Origin
Origin uncertain, but possibly from transmigure or transmigrate. It is also possible that this word is a formation derived from maugre, hence it originally signified the "evil eye", but under the influence of the former etymologies shifted its meaning to its sense of "transformation". Another possibility is a humorous blending of transfigure and modify.
Full definition of transmogrify
Verb
- (transitive) To completely alter the form of.
- (intransitive) To completely alter one's form.