Alphabetitis

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Mental weariness or lassitude brought about by an excessive exposure to letters, lettering, or acronyms uncountable

    ""You handle the alphabet like a veteran New Dealer" — To which I answered — "God forbid," He continued — "If the audience can survive that attack of 'alphabetitis' they can stand anything.""

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""You handle the alphabet like a veteran New Dealer" — To which I answered — "God forbid," He continued — "If the audience can survive that attack of 'alphabetitis' they can stand anything.""

Etymology

From alphabet + -itis.

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