Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

code-switch

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.48 in modern English

Syllables: code-switch
IPA

21

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

2

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To alternate between two or more languages, typically in spoken conversation.

Intransitive verb

verb

To change the dialect or register in which one speaks a language.

Intransitive verb

verb

To change from playing rugby league to rugby union or vice versa.

Intransitive verb

Usage

Intransitive verb

Subject

Wiktionary places this term in Linguistics.

Inflected Forms

code-switches (present, singular) code-switching (participle, present) code-switched (participle, past) code-switched (past) codeswitch (alternative) code switch (alternative)

Phrases

code-switcher code-switching

Frequently Paired Words

code-switching

Synonyms

code-mix

Questions

What does code-switch mean?: To alternate between two or more languages, typically in spoken conversation.

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