hyperurbanisms
/ˌhaɪpərˈɜːrbənɪzəmz/
noun
- Plural of hyperurbanism; instances of overly correct or affected language use.
- Linguists study hyperurbanisms to understand how people try to sound more prestigious.
- The book lists several hyperurbanisms, such as using 'between you and I' instead of 'between you and me'.
- His speech was full of hyperurbanisms, making him sound stiff and unnatural.