laconize

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek λακωνίζω (lakōnízō), from Λάκων (Lákōn). By surface analysis, laconic +‎ ize.

Verb

laconize (third-person singular simple present laconizes, present participle laconizing, simple past and past participle laconized)

1. (intransitive) To imitate the manner of the Laconians, especially in brief, pithy speech, or in frugality and austerity.

Alternative forms

• laconise