Doubletalk
(noun)
Language that is deliberately ambiguous or evasive.
Origin:
Doubletalk is a word formed by combining the words "double" and "talk", which refers to the use of ambiguous or evasive language in order to deceive or mislead someone.
Examples:
- The politician's response to the question was nothing but doubletalk.
- The company's press release was filled with doubletalk, making it hard to understand their true intentions.
- He was caught in a lie, but he tried to cover it up with doubletalk.
- The lawyer's closing argument was full of doubletalk, leaving the jury confused.
- The salesperson's pitch was filled with doubletalk, making it difficult to understand the true cost of the product.