English Explanatory Dictionary

floccinaucinihilipilificate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To describe, estimate or regard something as worthless.

Pronunciation

/ˌflɒk.sɪˌnɒs.ɪˌnɪ.hɪl.ɪˈpɪl.ɪ.fɪ.keɪt/ /ˌflɒk.sɪˌnɔːs.ɪˌnaɪ.ɪl.ɪˈpɪl.ɪ.fɪ.keɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-floccinaucinihilipilificate.wav

Word forms

floccinaucinihilipilificate floccinaucinihilipilificates floccinaucinihilipilificating floccinaucinihilipilificated

Etymology

Back-formation from floccinaucinihilipilification.

Related words

floccinaucinihilipilification floccinaucinihilipilificatious
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