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Para-linguistic usages of clicks
Clicks can express disapproval, skepticism or frustration.
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Clicks can express only affective meanings
Example 68-127:
[tsk]
(ingressive single click, tongue behind alveolar ridge)
tsk
(indicates disappointment or frustration)
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Certain
Language:
Ambon Malay
by
Scott Paauw
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Language:
Ambon Malay
Feature:
Para-linguistic usages of clicks
Source:
Own knowledge
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