wordmonger

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English

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Etymology

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From word +‎ monger.

Noun

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wordmonger (plural wordmongers)

  1. (usually derogatory) A writer, speechmaker, etc. who uses superficial, strange, or empty language for show, pretentiously, or carelessly, often to the point of disregard for the meaning of words.