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- US Pronunciation
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- [lah-tuh]
- /ˈlɑ tə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lah-tuh]
- /ˈlɑ tə/
Definitions of latah word
- noun latah a pattern of neurotic behavior, usually induced by a startle, first discovered in Malaya, and characterized by the compulsive imitation of the actions and words of others. 1
- noun latah (pathology) A condition found in Malaysia and nearby areas characterised by extreme suggestibility; also, a person suffering from this malady. 1
- noun latah a psychological condition, observed esp in Malaysian cultures, in which an individual, after experiencing a shock, becomes anxious and suggestible, often imitating the actions of another person 0
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Origin of latah
First appearance:
before 1880 One of the 23% newest English words
Borrowed into English from Malay around 1880-85
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Parts of speech for Latah
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latah popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
latah usage trend in Literature
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