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motherese

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moth·er·ese  (m-rz, -rs)
n.
Child-directed speech. See Usage Note at child-directed speech.
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Noun1.motheresemotherese - an adult's imitation of the speech of a young child
baby talk, babytalk
non-standard speech - speech that differs from the usual accepted, easily recognizable speech of native adult members of a speech community


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