Verboticism: Copychat
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.
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