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noun
1.
a manner of writing or speaking characterized by clichés, occasional neologism, archness, sensationalizing adjectives, unusual or faulty syntax, etc., used by some journalists, especially certain columnists, and regarded as typical journalistic style.
2.
writing or expression in this manner: Get that journalese out of your copy!
adjective
3.
of, pertaining to, or characterized by this manner (often used predicatively): That word's not English, it's journalese.
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Journalese
is always a great word to know.
So is ninnyhammer. Does it mean:
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
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