# Shatner comma

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A comma placed inappropriately between words, where no pause should occur in speech.

## Etymology
Named after the Canadian actor William Shatner, known for his dramatic pauses. Popularized by being featured on Urban Dictionary as the Urban Word of the Day for 20 December 2010.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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