"womanspeak" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From woman + -speak. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|woman|speak}} woman + -speak Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} womanspeak (uncountable)
  1. (derogatory or humorous) Communication by women viewed as nagging, critical, or shallow. Tags: derogatory, humorous, uncountable Categories (topical): Female Synonyms: woman-speak Related terms: femspeak Coordinate_terms: manspeak
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          "ref": "2012, Barry Cooper, Stopping the Epidemic of Divorce: Practical Steps to Stop Divorce in Its Tracks, unnumbered page:",
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          "text": "\"Come on, are you kidding me? Really?\"\nBrandon patted his chest, then the front pockets of his jeans. \"Oh no. It looks like I forgot my woman-speak code breaker at home, so do you mind helping me out with a little translation on what I'm missing?\"",
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