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:

  1. The politician's response to the question was nothing but doubletalk.
  2. The company's press release was filled with doubletalk, making it hard to understand their true intentions.
  3. He was caught in a lie, but he tried to cover it up with doubletalk.
  4. The lawyer's closing argument was full of doubletalk, leaving the jury confused.
  5. The salesperson's pitch was filled with doubletalk, making it difficult to understand the true cost of the product.
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