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Etymology edit

moon +‎ -speak; probably derived from the anime Turn A Gundam (1999–2000) where the inhabitants of the Moon, known as the Moonrace, have their own language, called "Moonspeak" by fans.

Pronunciation edit

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Noun edit

moonspeak (uncountable)

  1. (slang, derogatory or humorous) Any foreign language deemed confusing by the speaker, especially Japanese or another East Asian language.

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