Speako

noun, verb, slang

noun, verb, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A mistake made when speaking, for example saying the wrong word accidentally. informal

    "In other words, you made a "speako" rather than a "typo." Speech systems these days are typically interactive, allowing for verification of input."

  2. 2
    A speakeasy (illegal bar, saloon or tavern).
Verb
  1. 1
    [I] speak. humorous, uncommon

    "no speako the lingo"

Synonyms

All synonyms
clickolapsus linguaemisspeakingmisspeechslip of the tongue

Example

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"In other words, you made a "speako" rather than a "typo." Speech systems these days are typically interactive, allowing for verification of input."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From speak + -o, modelled on typo.

Etymology 2

From speakeasy + -o.

Etymology 3

From speak + -o, in imitation of Spanish hablo and Portuguese falo.

Related phrases

slip of tongue

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