accismus

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The feigning of disinterest in something while actually desiring it.

Pronunciation

/ækˈsɪzməs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-accismus.wav

Word forms

accismus

Etymology

Unadapted borrowing from Latin accismus, from Ancient Greek ακκισμός (akkismós, “prudery”).

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