Meaning & Definition of word "Lisp"
Lisp
/lɪsp/
noun:
- 1. A speech defect resulting in the inability to pronounce sibilant sounds (such as 's' and 'z') correctly, often producing them as 'th' sounds.
- Example: The child's lisp made it difficult for him to say his name clearly.
- 2. A manner of speaking that has a lisp.
- Example: She spoke with a charming lisp that made her all the more endearing.
verb:
- 1. To speak with a lisp.
- Example: He began to lisp after he lost his front teeth.
Etymology
●Middle English, from the Old English word 'wlispian' meaning 'to speak with a lisp'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
lisping child:
A child who has a lisp.
speak with a lisp:
To pronounce words in a manner that involves the lisp speech defect.
overcome a lisp:
To improve or correct the speech defect associated with a lisp.
Related Words
speech therapy:
A type of therapy aimed at improving communication skills.
articulation:
The physical production of particular speech sounds.
phonetics:
The study of the sounds of human speech.
Slang Meanings of lisp
Meaning: A term of affection or teasing for someone who has a lisp.
● Example Sentence: We call him 'lisping Larry' because he has the cutest lisp.
Meaning: Used humorously to describe someone who speaks in a way that emphasizes sibilance.
● Example Sentence: She was lisping on purpose while imitating the character.