"Broadwayese" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Broadway + -ese. Etymology templates: {{suf|en|Broadway|ese}} Broadway + -ese Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Broadwayese (uncountable)
  1. The style of language associated with Broadway theatre: either industry jargon or the slang spoken by characters in the plays. Tags: uncountable
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