Verboticism: Copychat

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DEFINITION: v. To unconsciously adopt the vocal mannerisms and linguistic stylings of the people with whom you are speaking. n. A speaker who adopts the vocal mannerisms of their audience.

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Copychat

Created by: Bulletchewer

Pronunciation: cop-ee-chat

Sentence: Leanne would copychat his posh accent to make her client feel more at ease.

Etymology: From "copy cat" and "chat".

Points: 572

Comments: Copychat

wordmeister - 2007-03-20: 10:14:00
exchatullent word!

Discoveria - 2007-03-20: 10:31:00
You got my vote. Our words seem similarly inspired - great minds... :D