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doublespeak


dou·ble·speak

noun \ˈdə-bəl-ˌspēk\

Definition of DOUBLESPEAK

: language used to deceive usually through concealment or misrepresentation of truth; also : gobbledygook
dou·ble·speak·er \-ˌspē-kər\ noun

First Known Use of DOUBLESPEAK

1952

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