dictionaryese

== English == === Alternative forms === dictionarese === Etymology === From dictionary +‎ -ese (suffix denoting jargon used in a particular context). === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈdɪkʃəˌnəɹɪˈiːz/, /ˈdɪkʃ(ə)nɹɪˈiːz/ (General American, Canada) IPA(key): /ˈdɪkʃəˌnɛɹiˈiz/ Rhymes: -iːz Hyphenation: dic‧tion‧a‧ry‧ese === Noun === dictionaryese (uncountable) (informal) The style of language used in dictionary definitions, characterized by dry, straightforward, and occasionally awkward phrasing. Synonym: lexicographese ==== Translations ==== === Further reading === lexical definition on Wikipedia.Wikipedia