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speak potable

The term "speak potable" originates from the Italian peninsula; it is a coined expression to convey the need for a more fluid and understandable conversation, akin to potable water. If someone "speaks potable," it means they are proficient in expressing themselves well in the language.
Example 1:

Rizu: "I'm preparing a presentation for tomorrow's meeting."
Slurp: "Make sure to speak potable; we need to be clear with all the details."

Example 2:
Slurp: "I overheard their discussion, but they didn't seem to speak potable at all."
Rizu: "It's important to communicate clearly, especially in important conversations."
by Slurpish December 20, 2023
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tweak speak

The unique individualized verbal language of tweakers, aka , meth - dope fiends.
Tweak Speak: "Do you think my life is Fucked Off? Well, It aint cause - Jack Nicholson - at the end of, "The Shining", Yeah that was fucked off.
by anonymous November 25, 2021
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speaking in cursive

1.When you have had too much to drink and people don't understand the words coming out of your mouth
2.when your words run together
He is speaking in cursive again.
by Beaks86 February 26, 2017
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trap speak

Ibonics that are the primary nomenclature whilst “whippin
Dude what did he say?”
“Who knows it was trap speak
by Bigdolphinkodeine May 23, 2018
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i speak abc

"I speak American Born Chinese." As in, my Chinese sucks but I speak English because I was born in the states.
Person A: "(something in Mandarin)"
Person B: "oh, my Chinese sucks."
Person A: "oh, that's okay. I speak ABC!"
by Haunting baker August 31, 2022
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Speak that to the wind

To reject, or ignore, what someone is saying.
She stated that she has a new deal, to offer, but she can speak that to the wind!
by Anewday April 26, 2024
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Perma Speak

Instead of saying that someone is using an open mic, you can say that they Perma Speak.
Is player 1 talking the whole game? - Yeah, they're on Perma Speak ( Thanks Dubsman)
by ayehatechu August 15, 2024
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