code-switching

[ kohd-swich-ing ]

/ ˈkoʊdˌswɪtʃ ɪŋ /

noun

Linguistics. the alternating or mixed use of two or more languages, especially within the same discourse: My grandma’s code-switching when we cook together reminds me of my family's origins. Bilingual students are discouraged from code-switching during class.

Sociolinguistics. the use of one dialect, register, accent, or language variety over another, depending on social or cultural context, to project a specific identity: Politicians use code-switching on the campaign trail to connect with their audience.

the modifying of one's behavior, appearance, etc., to adapt to different sociocultural norms: For many female Muslim students, code-switching from their home environment to that of school requires forgoing the hijab.

Also called code-shift·ing

[kohd-shif-ting] /ˈkoʊdˌʃɪf tɪŋ/ .

Origin of code-switching

First recorded in 1955–60

OTHER WORDS FROM code-switching

code-switch, verb (used without object)

Words nearby code-switching

co-dependency, codependent, coder, Co Derry, code-sharing, code-switching, codetermination, code word, codex, Codex Juris Canonici, codfish

Example sentences from the Web for code-switching

For me and him, code-switching has always been just part of our lives.
Are Key and Peele Biracial Geniuses or Are They Just Really Funny?|Sujay Kumar|December 2, 2013|DAILY BEAST

单词	code-switching
释义	code-switching [ kohd-swich-ing ] / ˈkoʊdˌswɪtʃ ɪŋ / noun Linguistics. the alternating or mixed use of two or more languages, especially within the same discourse: My grandma’s code-switching when we cook together reminds me of my family's origins. Bilingual students are discouraged from code-switching during class. Sociolinguistics. the use of one dialect, register, accent, or language variety over another, depending on social or cultural context, to project a specific identity: Politicians use code-switching on the campaign trail to connect with their audience. the modifying of one's behavior, appearance, etc., to adapt to different sociocultural norms: For many female Muslim students, code-switching from their home environment to that of school requires forgoing the hijab. Also called code-shift·ing [kohd-shif-ting] /ˈkoʊdˌʃɪf tɪŋ/ . Origin of code-switching First recorded in 1955–60 OTHER WORDS FROM code-switching code-switch, verb (used without object) Words nearby code-switching co-dependency, codependent, coder, Co Derry, code-sharing, code-switching, codetermination, code word, codex, Codex Juris Canonici, codfish Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for code-switching For me and him, code-switching has always been just part of our lives. Are Key and Peele Biracial Geniuses or Are They Just Really Funny?\|Sujay Kumar\|December 2, 2013\|DAILY BEAST
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