Latah Definition

lätə
noun
A culture-specific startle response seen primarily in Malaysia and Indonesia, characterized by abnormal behaviors such as mimicry and unquestioning obedience to others.
American Heritage
An individual who exhibits this response.
American Heritage Medicine

Other Word Forms of Latah

Noun

Singular:
latah
Plural:
latahs

Origin of Latah

  • Malay perhaps from Sanskrit laṭaḥ one who speaks like a fool

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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