bureaucratese

== English == === Etymology === From bureaucrat +‎ -ese. === Noun === bureaucratese (uncountable) (informal, derogatory) A style of language, used by bureaucrats, that involves jargon or euphemism to the detriment of broader understanding. (informal, derogatory) Wordy, ostentatious talk or writing that resembles bureaucratic writing. ==== Synonyms ==== officialese legalese ==== Related terms ==== bureaucracy bureaucrat bureaucratic bureaucratically ==== Translations ==== === See also === legalese obfuscation