noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A writer, speechmaker, etc. who uses superficial, strange, or empty language for show, pretentiously, or carelessly, often to the point of disregard for the meaning of words. derogatory, usually
2. 2
   a writer who uses language carelessly or pretentiously with little regard for meaning wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

wordsmith

Etymology

From word + monger.

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