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Noun: non-standard speech
  1. Speech that differs from the usual accepted, easily recognizable speech of native adult members of a speech community
    "The use of 'ain't' is often considered non-standard speech"

Derived forms: non-standard speeches

Type of: language, oral communication, speech, speech communication, spoken communication, spoken language, voice communication