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lisp

/l/I/sp/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

  1. a speech defect that involves pronouncing `s' like voiceless `th' and `z' like voiced `th'

    noun.state

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. a flexible procedure-oriented programing language that manipulates symbols in the form of lists

    noun.communication

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. The habit or act of lisping. See <u>Lisp</u>, <pos><i>v. i.</i></pos>, 1.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

verb

  1. speak with a lisp

    verb.communication

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. To pronounce the sibilant letter <i>s</i> imperfectly; to give <i>s</i> and <i>z</i> the sound of <i>th</i>; -- a defect common among children.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

  3. To pronounce with a lisp.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

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