inside voice
[ in-sahyd vois ]
/ ˈɪnˌsaɪd ˌvɔɪs /
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noun
a modulated, relatively calm voice, considered polite and socially appropriate when speaking indoors, as at home or in school or in an office (opposed to outside voice): The students were reminded to use their inside voice and not shout their responses in class.
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Also called in·door voice [in-dawr vois] /ˈɪnˌdɔr ˌvɔɪs/ .
Origin of inside voice
First recorded in 1975–80
Words nearby inside voice
insider dealing, insider trading, insides, inside straight, inside track, inside voice, insidious, insight, insightful, insigne, insignia
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