A word or phrase someone repeats out of habit when talking
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linguistic
A muletilla is a filler word, literally a little crutch0 you lean on while you talk.
muletilla
filler word, verbal tic
A word or phrase someone repeats by habit, like "um" or "you know".
Su muletilla favorita es "o sea"Her favorite filler word is "o sea"
Intento quitarme esa muletillaI'm trying to get rid of that verbal tic