Code-switch
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Code-switch is a verb meaning (intransitive) To alternate between two or more languages, typically in spoken conversation.
Meaning
(intransitive) To alternate between two or more languages, typically in spoken conversation.
More Meanings
- (intransitive) To change the dialect or register in which one speaks a language.
- (rugby, intransitive) To change from playing rugby league to rugby union or vice versa.
Word Forms
- code-switches
- code-switching
- code-switched
- codeswitch
Synonyms for code-switch
Depending on context, synonyms include code-mix.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include code-mix, codemix, translanguage, interchange, transdialect, intersubstitute.
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