pustosłowie — meaning in English
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English meaning
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claptrap
noun Talk or writing that sounds impressive but is actually empty or nonsensical.
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rhetoric
noun The skill of using language persuasively, especially in speaking or writing.
Senses
pustosłowie is used for these senses in English:
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claptrap
Empty verbiage or nonsense. [from early 19th c.]
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rhetoric
The art of using language, especially public speaking, as a means to persuade.
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rhetoric
(sometimes, derogatory) Meaningless language with an exaggerated style intended to impress.
rhetoric — full definition
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noun The skill of using language persuasively, especially in speaking or writing.
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noun Language that sounds impressive but is empty of real substance.
