-SPEAK


Meaning of -SPEAK in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ -spi:k ]

-speak is used to form nouns which refer to the kind of language used by a particular person or by people involved in a particular activity. You use -speak when you disapprove of this kind of language because it is difficult for other people to understand.

Unfortunately, the simplicity of this message is almost lost within his constant management-speak.

COMB in N-UNCOUNT [ disapproval ]

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