speechie
An Australian informal term for a speech-language pathologist (also called a speech therapist) — the health professional who assesses and treats communication and swallowing disorders.
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An Australian informal term for a speech-language pathologist (also called a speech therapist) — the health professional who assesses and treats communication and swallowing disorders. The '-ie' diminutive is typically Australian and signals affectionate informality. Widely used in Australian healthcare and school settings.
The school referred the child to the speechie after teachers noticed persistent pronunciation difficulties.
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(Australia, slang) A speech pathologist.
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