Meaning of gallipot word | Babel Free
Definitions
A difficult and obscure word, particularly when used gratuitously to give an appearance of being learned.
in-plural
Examples
“[…]and do they think⟳ in good earnest, that this last⟳ relic of the mummery of monkery, this playing off upon us of a few gallipot words, will make⟳ us believe⟳ that they are learned.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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