Semantic satiation

I have a plan.

CW: Emotional abuse, sexual assault.

Dear Writer,

In the Ted Lasso episode “Two Aces” (S1.6) there’s a reference to the phenomenon of semantic satiation; when you repeat a word so many times, it ceases to have meaning or even seem familiar anymore.

REBECCA: Jamie’s contract is owned by Manchester City, and they in turn loaned him to Richmond for the season.