Reduplicative
/ˌriːˈduːplɪkeɪtɪv/
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Pro Tip 1/3Emphasis Usage
Reduplicative structures emphasize an idea or action without using additional adjectives or adverbs. 
Saying 'go-go dancers' uses reduplicative form to stress the action.
Pro Tip 2/3Child Language
Reduplicatives are often found in children's language acquisition, mimicking sounds. 
Toddlers might say 'choo-choo' for a train, showcasing a reduplicative pattern.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Variance
Some cultures use reduplicatives more frequently, as part of colloquial speech or formal language. 
In Hawaiian, ‘wikiwiki’ means fast and is a reduplicative.