"femspeak" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: fem + -speak Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|fem|speak}} fem + -speak Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} femspeak (uncountable)
  1. (derogatory) The characteristic jargon of feminists and feminist discourse. Tags: derogatory, uncountable Categories (topical): Feminism, Jargon

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