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What is the grammatical name for a word within eg fan-bloody-tastic?

There isn't a specific grammatical term for the word "bloody" within the phrase "fan-bloody-tastic".

Here's why:

* It's not a true prefix or suffix: Prefixes and suffixes are attached to the beginning or end of a word to modify its meaning. "Bloody" sits within the word.

* It's not a standard intensifier: Intensifiers are words that strengthen the meaning of another word (like "very" or "extremely"). While "bloody" does strengthen the meaning of "fantastic", it's not a common intensifier like the ones mentioned.

It's more accurately described as:

* An expletive: A word or phrase used to express strong emotion, often considered vulgar or taboo.

* An intensifier: Although not a standard one, it clearly amplifies the meaning of "fantastic".

In context:

The phrase "fan-bloody-tastic" is a colloquialism, a type of informal language. It's a creative combination of intensifier, expletive, and base word to create a highly emphatic and expressive phrase.

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