babble word
A phonemically basic word, one which is easy for small children to pronounce and which therefore tends to be produced by them early on; a word from baby talk.
Noun
- A phonemically basic word, one which is easy for small children to pronounce and which therefore tends to be produced by them early on; a word from baby talk.
- Holonyms: babble, child language, childspeak; baby talk (child-directed speech)
- The first primitive bi-syllabic babble words of the 'mama', 'dada', 'baba' variety are the product of a near approximation of simple words in the language environment, and are reinforced by delighted parental response. - 1974, Philip Barker, The residential psychiatric treatment of children, page 209
- Jesus called God "Abba," a word that originated as a "babble word" originally used by little children but later adopted as an affectionate and respectful way by which adult children also spoke to their fathers. - 1986, Sandra Marie Schneiders, Women and the Word: The Gender of God in the New Testament
- As such a babble word, it really translates into English as "papa" or "dada" or some other equivalent. Every language has these little words that children use before they can really speak, […] - 2010, When You Pray: Daily Practices for Prayerful Living
- Label the bear “Teddy” aloud to confirm his babble word. Smile and express your pride as you bring over Teddy. - 2011, Samantha Ettus, The Experts' Guide to the Baby Years
Synonyms: Lallwort