speech fright en · NOUN
Etymology
From speech + fright.
Meanings
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(uncountable) The fear of speaking in public, especially of giving speech presentations.
Do you know how Winston Churchill cured himself of speechfright? Yes, he used lo have it, just like most of us.
1958, Electrical West, volume 120, page 8:
- (countable, rare) A frightful incident brought about by one's fear of public speaking.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| speech-fright | alternative | lexicographic | |
| speech frights | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| speechfright | alternative | lexicographic |