telegraphese
noun
tele·graph·ese
ˌte-lə-gra-ˈfēz 
-ˈfēs
: language characterized by the terseness and ellipses that are common in telegrams
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“Telegraphese.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/telegraphese. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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