Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ventriloquize
verb
/vɛnˈtrɪl.ə.kwīz/
Definition
To speak in a way that makes it seem like the voice is coming from somewhere else.
Examples
- During the talent show, she managed to ventriloquize with such skill that the audience was captivated by the talking puppet.
- He learned to ventriloquize as a child and has performed at various events since then.
Meaning
Typically, this term refers to the ability to speak without moving one’s lips, often used in the context of puppet shows or performances.
Synonyms
- dummy talk
- talk without lips
- ventriloquism
