"Clintonesque" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more Clintonesque [comparative], most Clintonesque [superlative]
Etymology: Clinton + -esque Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Clinton|esque}} Clinton + -esque Head templates: {{en-adj}} Clintonesque (comparative more Clintonesque, superlative most Clintonesque)
  1. In a manner reminiscent of the style of former U.S. President Bill Clinton; usually involving a hypertechnical parsing of words. Categories (topical): Bill and Hillary Clinton Related terms: Clintonian

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