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covert stuttering

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A manner of speaking in which a person who stutters is careful to avoid words, sounds, and other stimuli which trigger instances of stuttering.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: human-sciences, medicine, psychology, sciences, speech-pathology

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Synonyms: interiorized stuttering

Antonyms: none provided

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