Bureaucratese

Origin

bureaucrat + -ese

Full definition of bureaucratese

Noun

1. A style of language, typically used by bureaucrats, that uses jargon or euphemism to the detriment of broader understanding.
2. Any language containing many non-essential words intended to imply more importance or intelligence than is actually present.The company president's annual statement was complete bureaucratese: it was completely content-free.

Synonyms

• officialese