whimperative

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Определение whimperative в Английский Язык Английский Язык словарь

An order or imperative phrased obliquely as a question, such as "would you mind closing the window?"

Этимология

() Blend of whimper and imperative. Coined by Jerrold Sadock in a 1970 essay.