English Explanatory Dictionary

dictionaryese

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The style of language used in dictionary definitions, characterized by dry, straightforward, and occasionally awkward phrasing.

Pronunciation

/ˈdɪkʃəˌnəɹɪˈiːz/ /ˈdɪkʃ(ə)nɹɪˈiːz/ /ˈdɪkʃəˌnɛɹiˈiz/ en-us-dictionaryese.ogg

Word forms

dictionaryese dictionarese

Etymology

From dictionary + -ese (suffix denoting jargon used in a particular context).

Synonyms

lexicographese
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