lisp

noun

The act or a habit of lisping.

A functional programming language with a distinctive parenthesized syntax, much used in artificial intelligence.

Alternative form of Lisp. [A functional programming language with a distinctive parenthesized syntax, much used in artificial intelligence.]

verb

(intransitive) To pronounce the consonant ‘s’ imperfectly; to give ‘s’ and ‘z’ the sounds of ‘th’ (/θ/, /ð/). This is a speech impediment common among children.

(intransitive) To speak with imperfect articulation; to mispronounce, such as a child learning to talk.

(intransitive, archaic) To speak hesitatingly and with a low voice, as if afraid.

(intransitive, archaic) to express by the use of simple, childlike language.

(intransitive, archaic) To speak with reserve or concealment; to utter timidly or confidentially.

Synonyms for lisp

sigmatismn idioglossia

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