LISPING — Definition of LISPING

To pronounce the consonant ‘s’ imperfectly; to give ‘s’ and ‘z’ the sounds of ‘th’ (/θ/). This is a speech impediment common among children.

To speak with imperfect articulation; to mispronounce, such as a child learning to talk.

To speak hesitatingly and with a low voice, as if afraid.

To express by the use of simple, childlike language.

That which is spoken in a lisp.