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of⋅fi⋅cial⋅ese

  [uh-fish-uh-leez, -lees]
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–noun
a style of language used in some official statements, often criticized for its use of polysyllabic jargon and obscure, pretentiously wordy phrasing.
Origin:
1880–85; official + -ese
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of·fi·cial·ese   (ə-fĭsh'ə-lēz', -lēs')   
n.  Language characteristic of official documents or statements, especially when obscure, pretentiously wordy, or excessively formal.
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