English Explanatory Dictionary

hyperdialectalism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A phenomenon where a speaker attempts to use a dialect form or pronunciation, but overapplies it incorrectly, resulting in a form that is not authentic to the target dialect.

Word forms

hyperdialectalism hyperdialectalisms hyperdialectism
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