federalese

 [fed-er-uh-leez, -lees]  

fed·er·al·ese

   [fed-er-uh-leez, -lees]
noun (often initial capital letter)
awkward, evasive, or pretentious prose said to characterize the publications and correspondence of U.S. federal bureaus.
Origin:
federal + -ese
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Federalese is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
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