Solution: Individual's unique use of language - NYT Crossword

This entry refers to a micro-dialect where the progenitor of the dialect is an individual, an IDIOLECT. It’s a fascinating idea that’s behind all impersonation (the impersonator’s skill is picking up on language, as well as mannerisms, that will identify one specific subject). It’s also interesting to think about an idiolect’s influence on the masses, if that idiolect is prominent enough. Many search results for IDIOLECT bring up the current president, but I also wonder about the Kardashians; I once watched their show and was gobsmacked by how many millions of people, around the world really, have picked up their language tics, like fry, and the overuse of “literally.”