A word or short phrase used as a verbal crutch when speaking, like "um", "uh", "er", "like", "y'know", etc. They also allow one to pause to consider one's next words without breaking the flow of a delivery.
Word whiskers are a nearly universal phenomenon in extemporaneous speech. Because they can convey uncertainty, create verbal clutter, and can cloud meaning, eliminating word whiskers is a common element of training for public speaking.
Word whiskers are synonymous with "filler words".
Word whiskers are a nearly universal phenomenon in extemporaneous speech. Because they can convey uncertainty, create verbal clutter, and can cloud meaning, eliminating word whiskers is a common element of training for public speaking.
Word whiskers are synonymous with "filler words".
She'll never be chosen as anchor for the 5pm broadcast until he gets rid of all those word whiskers in her delivery.
For such an accomplished politician, she uses a surprising number of word whiskers when speaking to constituents.
His speech had so many word whiskers it was hard to find any content in it at all!
For such an accomplished politician, she uses a surprising number of word whiskers when speaking to constituents.
His speech had so many word whiskers it was hard to find any content in it at all!
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Get the flaming wicker mug.The term 'Wally Whacker' is an object which is used for whacking other people for amusement and objects like Bubble Wrap to prevent it from becoming deadly. The object's name was very popular in the United Kingdom during the 90s and early 2000s.
The reason of the term 'Wally' is because it means a silly or inept person.
It has not become a famous phrase due to the American description meaning penis/jacking off/masturbation
The reason of the term 'Wally' is because it means a silly or inept person.
It has not become a famous phrase due to the American description meaning penis/jacking off/masturbation
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