speako

English

Etymology 1

From speak +‎ -o, modelled on typo.

Noun

speako (plural speakos)

1. (informal) A mistake made when speaking, for example saying the wrong word accidentally.

   Synonyms: lapsus linguae, misspeech, slip of the tongue

   Coordinate terms: clicko, copy-pasto, scanno, spello, thinko, typo, writo

   • 1999, Transportation & Distribution, volume 40, page 4:

     In other words, you made a "speako" rather than a "typo." Speech systems these days are typically interactive, allowing for verification of input.

See also

• malapropism
• spoonerism

Etymology 2

From speakeasy + -o.

Noun

speako (plural speakos)

1. A speakeasy (illegal bar, saloon or tavern).

Etymology 3

From speak +‎ -o, in imitation of Spanish hablo and Portuguese falo.

Verb

speako

1. (uncommon, humorous) [I] speak.

   no speako the lingo

   Q: Why didn't you ask them about X? A: No speako the lingo.