non-U
معنی کامل و مثالها
/nän´yoo´/adj.
● (انگلیس- عامیانه) ناوابسته به طبقات بالای اجتماع، غیراعیانی، عامی، وابسته به عوام
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
Coined in the mid-20th century, 'non-U' is short for 'non-upper class'. The term was popularized by British linguist Alan S.C. Ross and writer Nancy Mitford.
مثال
- His non-u accent was a subject of ridicule among the elites.
- Non-u language use is often stigmatized.
- She was proud of her non-u origins.
ترکیبهای رایج
Non-u accent Non-u language Non-u behavior
تعریف انگلیسی
adjective
- not characteristic of the upper classes especially in language use