speak in tongues

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Verb speak in tongues has 1 sense

speak in tongues - speak unintelligibly in or as if in religious ecstasy; "The parishioners spoke in tongues"
--₁ is one way to talk, speak, utter, mouth, verbalize, verbalise
Sample sentence:
Sam and Sue speak in tongues

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Speak in Tongues

Part of Speech: Verb phrase

Sense 1: To speak in an unknown or divine language as a form of spiritual practice.

Example sentence: During the religious ceremony, the congregation seemed to be speaking in tongues, expressing their devotion to a higher power.

Sense 2: To speak rapidly and incoherently.

Example sentence: The toddler was so excited about her new toy that she started speaking in tongues, barely making any sense.

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