Floccinaucinihilipilificate

//ˌflɒk.sɪˌnɒs.ɪˌnɪ.hɪl.ɪˈpɪl.ɪ.fɪ.keɪt// verb

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Verb
  1. 1
    To describe, estimate or regard something as worthless. humorous

    "Not to floccinaucinihilipilificate your other theories, Graydon, but perhaps it would be beneficial to answer this question first?"

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"Not to floccinaucinihilipilificate your other theories, Graydon, but perhaps it would be beneficial to answer this question first?"

Etymology

Back-formation from floccinaucinihilipilification.

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