Battarism

/ˈbætərɪzəm/ noun

A speech defect or impediment where someone mispronounces words, mumbles, or speaks in a confused or garbled manner.

From Greek 'battarizein' (to speak indistinctly). Named after someone named Battus who supposedly had this speech problem in ancient texts.

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