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Is the combination of "adjective + -ton" common expression? and does it also mean "something + adjective"?

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Rebecca

Ross says "disgustingtons" here because many Western last names end in "tons". Therefore, he is adding "tons" to the word "disgusting" and calling a couple that as though that is their last name (because he thinks they are "disgusting"). Doing this is not common and only done in a joking way. I do not recommend joking in this way because it could be seen as offensive.

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