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doublespeak
noun dou·ble·speak \ˈdə-bəl-ˌspēk\
: language that can be understood in more than one way and that is used to trick or deceive people
Full Definition of DOUBLESPEAK
: language used to deceive usually through concealment or misrepresentation of truth; also : gobbledygook
— dou·ble·speak·er \-ˌspē-kər\ noun
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First Known Use of DOUBLESPEAK
1952
Rhymes with DOUBLESPEAK
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