mimmation
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:In many urban areas, mimmation of code-switching between English and Spanish is common and often seen in social media posts.
Definition:The phenomenon where speakers use elements from different languages or dialects in the same utterance for various communicative purposes.
From language code-mixing
Example:During a conversation, the speaker used linguistic familiarization techniques by mimmating the local dialect, making the interaction more comfortable and engaging.
Definition:The process through which speakers incorporate elements from another language or dialect into their own language to achieve a sense of familiarity or rapport with the other speaker.
From linguistic familiarization
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