Lexiphanic Words

The use of pretentious terminology to befuddle the ordinary.

Cacography (noun)

Obviously this has something to do with writing. However, when you pronounce that your colleague has excellent cacography, instead of meaning calligraphic talent, you are referring to his or her exceptionally bad spelling or handwriting. (Source: Merriam-Webster’s 365 New Words Calendar)

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