"Microspeak" meaning in All languages combined

See Microspeak on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

Etymology: Blend of Microsoft + -speak Etymology templates: {{blend|en|Microsoft|-speak}} Blend of Microsoft + -speak Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Microspeak
  1. (informal) The computer and business jargon associated with Microsoft. Tags: informal Categories (topical): Microsoft

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