Rogetism en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ɹoʊˈʒɛɪ.ɪ.zəm/ (US)
- /ˈɹɒ.ʒɛɪ.ɪ.zəm/ (UK)
Etymology
From Roget + -ism, in reference to Roget's Thesaurus. Coined by British principal lecturer in business information systems at Middlesex University Chris Sadler in 2014.
Meanings
- (neologism) Synonym of tortured phrase.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rogetisms | Number=Plur | lexicographic |