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noun
A speculative theory that human language emerged from instinctive noises made by humans during physical exertion, and especially while involved in collective rhythmic labor.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: anthropology, human-sciences, linguistics, sciences
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Synonyms: yo-heave-ho theory
Antonyms: none provided
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