wordmonger en · NOUN
Etymology
From word + monger.
Meanings
- (derogatory, 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.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| wordmongers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |