moonspeak en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (Australia) audio
Etymology
From moon + -speak; probably derived from the anime Turn A Gundam (1999–2000) where the inhabitants of the Moon, known as the Moonrace, have their own language, called Moonspeak by fans.
Meanings
- (derogatory, humorous, slang, uncountable) Any foreign language deemed confusing by the speaker, especially Japanese or another East Asian language.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| moon-speak | alternative | lexicographic | |
| Moonspeak | alternative | lexicographic |