style-shifting
nounUK /ˈstaɪl ˌʃɪftɪŋ/
US /ˈstaɪl ˌʃɪftɪŋ/
Changing the way you talk or write to fit who you are with.
When Maya talks to her teacher she uses careful words, but with her friends she uses slang — that is style-shifting.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Changing the visual design or fashion style of something.
The magazine's style-shifting from formal to casual surprised its readers.
3. In writing, changing the level of formality between sections.
The essay's style-shifting between jokes and serious analysis felt uneven.
4. In music, moving between different genres or playing techniques.
The band's style-shifting from jazz to rock kept the concert exciting.