mother-in-law style

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What does mother-in-law style mean?

The style of speech and manners which are to be observed between an Australian aboriginal man and his mother-in-law (i.e. wife's mother). Depending on the particular people, this can go so as far as an entirely separate vocabulary of words.

How to pronounce mother-in-law style

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4. Repeat and practice — Say “mother-in-law style” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.