telegraphese

/ˈtɛləgræˌfiz/
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Definitions of telegraphese
  1. noun
    language characterized by terseness and ellipsis as in telegrams
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    type of:
    non-standard speech
    speech that differs from the usual accepted, easily recognizable speech of native adult members of a speech community
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