Lexiphanic Words

The use of pretentious terminology to befuddle the ordinary.

Nuncheon: Perfect word for the Bukowski in all of us

Tell your boss you have a nuncheon appointment. He’ll nod his approval. Maybe even let you charge in on the company dime. Then you can go out and meet with Mr. Jack Daniels because a nuncheon means you’ll go out and have a noon drink. (Source: The Superior Person’s Second Book of Weird & Wondrous Words)

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