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Meaning of gallipot word | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

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.

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