oldspeak

[ ohld-speek ]

/ ˈoʊldˌspik /

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noun

(sometimes initial capital letter) standard English, in contrast to English that is overly technical, politically correct, euphemistic, etc.Compare newspeak.

QUIZ

WILL YOU SAIL OR STUMBLE ON THESE GRAMMAR QUESTIONS?

Smoothly step over to these common grammar mistakes that trip many people up. Good luck!

Question 1 of 7

Fill in the blank: I can’t figure out _____ gave me this gift.

who

whom

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Origin of oldspeak

Coined by George Orwell in his novel, 1984 (1949)

Words nearby oldspeak

old soul, Old South, Old South Arabian, Old Spanish, Old Spanish Trail, oldspeak, old squaw, old stager, old stamping ground, oldster, Old Stoa