English Explanatory Dictionary

rubegoldbergian

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Achieving a simple objective by absurdly complicated means; overcomplicated, elaborate and impractical.

Pronunciation

/ɹuːbɡəʊldˈbəːɡɪən/

Word forms

rubegoldbergian more rubegoldbergian most rubegoldbergian Rube Goldbergian

Etymology

From Rube Goldberg + -ian.

Synonyms

Goldbergian Heath Robinsonesque
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