What does LISPS mean?

Parts of Speech

Verb, Noun

Definitions

Verb: to speak with a speech defect in which s sounds like th sounds

Noun: a speech defect in which s sounds like th sounds

Pronunciations

US: /lɪsp/

UK: /lɪsp/

Origin and Usage

The word "lisps" comes from the Old English word "wlispian" which means "to lisp." It has been used since the 14th century to describe a speech defect in which s sounds like th sounds. The verb form of "lisps" is used to describe the act of speaking with this defect. The noun form is used to describe the defect itself.

Synonyms

Speech impediment, speech defect, lispiness

Related Words

Blips, clips, flips, slips, whips

Example Sentences

1. She lisps when she speaks, making it difficult to understand her.
2. His lisp was so pronounced that he had to go to speech therapy to correct it.
3. She was embarrassed by her lisp and tried to avoid speaking in public.