Synonyms for quotative
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A grammatical device to mark quoted speech, such as be like in "he was like, 'who are you?'".
Forms
- Plural
- quotatives
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| quotative | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.