adultspeak

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noun

The style of language used by adults.

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Meanings

nounadultspeak (uncountable)
  1. colloquialuncountableThe style of language used by adults.

Origin

From adult + -speak.

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Cite this entry
APA

adultspeak. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/adultspeak

MLA

“adultspeak.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/adultspeak. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “adultspeak,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/adultspeak.

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