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单词 upspeak
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Definition of upspeak in English:

upspeak

noun ˈʌpspiːk
  • 1The use of political rhetoric emphasizing positive but trivial statements. nonce-use.

  • 2Linguistics. = "uptalk".

Origin

1970s; earliest use found in The New York Times. From up- + speak.

 
 

Definition of upspeak in US English:

upspeak

nounˈʌpspiːk
  • 1The use of political rhetoric emphasizing positive but trivial statements. nonce-use.

  • 2Linguistics. = "uptalk".

Origin

1970s; earliest use found in The New York Times. From up- + speak.

 
 
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