Definitions for Latah

Latah la·tah

Spelling: [lah-tuh]
IPA: /ˈlɑ tə/

Latah is a 5 letter English word.

You can make 40 anagrams from letters in Latah (aahlt).

Definitions for Latah

noun

  1. a pattern of neurotic behavior, usually induced by a startle, first discovered in Malaya, and characterized by the compulsive imitation of the actions and words of others.

Origin of Latah

Borrowed into English from Malay around 1880-85

Examples for Latah

I has plowed an' I has sowed, an' latah on I has laid cyahpets, an' I has whitewashed.

More than one-half of the cereal crop in 1905 was produced in the prairie and plateau region of Nez Perce and latah counties.

In point of fact, I don't mind telling yah, I back myself still for a couple of thou' soonah or latah to marry yah.

The sailor then throws the piece of wood on to the deck, and the latah promptly follows suit with the baby (Guinon).

I'll go if you wish it; though I tell you again, you're backing the wrong man, and soonah or latah you'll discover it.

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