speako
English
editEtymology 1
editFrom speak + -o, modelled on typo.
Noun
editspeako (plural speakos)
- (informal) A mistake made when speaking, for example saying the wrong word accidentally.
- 1999, Transportation & Distribution, volume 40, page 4:
- In other words, you made a "speako" rather than a "typo." Speech systems these days are typically interactive, allowing for verification of input.
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editEtymology 2
editNoun
editspeako (plural speakos)
- A speakeasy (illegal bar, saloon or tavern).
Etymology 3
editFrom speak + -o, in imitation of Spanish hablo and Portuguese falo.
Verb
editspeako
- [I] speak.