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babytalk

DEFINITIONS OF: babytalk

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n the developing speech of a young child

Synonyms:
baby talk
Type of:
non-standard speech
speech that differs from the usual accepted, easily recognizable speech of native adult members of a speech community

n an adult's imitation of the speech of a young child

Synonyms:
baby talk, motherese
Type of:
non-standard speech
speech that differs from the usual accepted, easily recognizable speech of native adult members of a speech community
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