moonspeak
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Any foreign language deemed confusing by the speaker, especially Japanese or another East Asian language.
Register: derogatory, humorous, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “moonspeak” mean?
Any foreign language deemed confusing by the speaker, especially Japanese or another East Asian language.
Is “moonspeak” formal or informal?
moonspeak is generally derogatory, humorous, slang.