wordmonger

English

noun
Definitions
  • (usually) 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.

Etymology

Compound from English word + English monger.

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monger

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