English Explanatory Dictionary

latah

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A condition found in Malaysia and nearby areas characterised by extreme suggestibility; also, a person suffering from this malady.

Pronunciation

/ˈlɑːtə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-latah.wav

Word forms

latah latahs lata

Etymology

From Malay latah.

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