weasel words
wea·sel word
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- US Pronunciation
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- [wee-zuh l wurd]
- /ˈwi zəl wɜrd/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [wee-zuh l wurd]
- /ˈwi zəl wɜrd/
Definitions of weasel words words
- noun weasel words a word used to temper the forthrightness of a statement; a word that makes one's views equivocal, misleading, or confusing. 1
- noun plural weasel words intentionally evasive or misleading speech; equivocation 0
- noun weasel words words or remarks that are deliberately ambiguous or misleading 0
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Origin of weasel words
First appearance:
before 1895 One of the 18% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1895-1900
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Parts of speech for Weasel words
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
weasel words popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
weasel words usage trend in Literature
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noun weasel words
- equivocation — The use of ambiguous language to conceal the truth or to avoid committing oneself; prevarication.
- flannel — a soft, slightly napped fabric of wool or wool and another fiber, used for trousers, jackets, shirts, etc.
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