tmesis
[tuh-mee-sis]
–noun
the interpolation of one or more words between the parts of a compound word, e.g. be thou ware for beware, or abso-bloody-lutely.
Origin:
1580–90; < LL tmēsis < Gk tmḗsis a cutting, equiv. to tmē- (var. s. of témnein to cut) + -sis -sis
Best example of tmesis being used in modern cinema:
Mr. Big on Sex and the City the first time he and Carrie meet.
Carrie: Have you ever been in love?
Mr. Big: Abso-f*cking-lutely
