"mellowspeak" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From mellow + -speak. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|mellow|speak}} mellow + -speak Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} mellowspeak (uncountable)
  1. (derogatory) bland, nonjudgmental, feel-good language Tags: derogatory, uncountable
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