Meaning of bureaucratese | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A style of language, used by bureaucrats, that involves jargon or euphemism to the detriment of broader understanding.
   derogatory, informal, uncountable
2. Wordy, ostentatious talk or writing that resembles bureaucratic writing.
   derogatory, informal, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“Help⟳ you fill⟳ out the application for food stamps and other government programs, break⟳ down the discouraging bureaucratese.”

“The company president's annual statement was complete⟳ bureaucratese: it was utterly content-free.”

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