moonspeak

English

Alternative forms

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.

Pronunciation

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Noun

moonspeak (uncountable)

  1. (slang, derogatory or humorous) Any foreign language deemed confusing by the speaker, especially Japanese or another East Asian language.

See also

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