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-speak
-speak
See also: speak
English
Suffix
-speak
- Indicates a manner of speech or writing typical of or characterized by the root term.
- 2006, "The great Indian hope trick", The Economist (Feb. 25)
- On the American side, one motive for this is usually couched in the most delicate diplomat-speak.
- 2006, "The great Indian hope trick", The Economist (Feb. 25)
Derived terms
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