Verboticism: Vernacclimate

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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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Vernacclimate

swallowedbyafish

Created by: swallowedbyafish

Pronunciation:

Sentence: After a few months he found he had vernacclimated with the locals without even noticing.

Etymology: vernacular + acclimate

Points: 523

Comments: Vernacclimate

petaj - 2007-03-20: 08:46:00
I think there is a real use for this word - nice one.

jedijawa - 2007-03-20: 09:20:00
Oooh, I like that one.