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mellowspeak, n. U.S. colloq.|ˈmɛləʊspiːk|
[f. mellow a. + -speak.]
Language that is bland, unaggressive, and euphemistic, orig. used to characterize a vogueish, self-absorbed argot associated with psychotherapy and New Age philosophy.
1979G. B. Trudeau in Washington Post 14 May d13/1 ‘Well, it's really a great context for sharing energy!’ ‘Huh?’ ‘That's ‘mellow-speak’, Joanie. We've been studying Dr. Dan Asher's new book!’ 1985Computer Decisions 19 Nov. 64/2 Each of these has..an ‘upper’ or ‘downer’ effect. Translation of this..‘mellowspeak’: Some of the negative dependencies act as stimulants, others devitalize. 1989U.S. News & World Rep. 26 June 9 The aging Chinese Communist leaders might listen in on Abdul-Jabbar's new mellow-speak. |