lisp
IPA: ɫˈɪsp
noun
- The habit or an act of lisping.
- A functional programming language with a distinctive parenthesized syntax, much used in artificial intelligence.
- Alternative spelling of Lisp [A functional programming language with a distinctive parenthesized syntax, much used in artificial intelligence.]
verb
- 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.
- To speak with imperfect articulation; to mispronounce, such as a child learning to talk.
- (archaic) To speak hesitatingly and with a low voice, as if afraid.
- (archaic) to express by the use of simple, childlike language.
- (archaic) To speak with reserve or concealment; to utter timidly or confidentially.
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