postr/StutterJune 13, 2023

Do you have a term for this thing?

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Do you have a term for this thing? In order to kickstart a sentence or sustain my flow, I often use certain set words and phrases such as "like" or "i mean" or "okay so". Do we have a term for this tendency? I always call it "anchor words/phrases" in my head because they help me anchor my speech and sustain the flow somewhat.

Themes

Anticipation & Avoidance

Subthemes

Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment