"Humpty Dumpty word" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Humpty Dumpty words [plural]
Etymology: See Humpty Dumptyism. Etymology templates: {{m|en|Humpty Dumptyism}} Humpty Dumptyism Head templates: {{en-noun|head=Humpty Dumpty word}} Humpty Dumpty word (plural Humpty Dumpty words)
  1. A word of no fixed meaning, used for different things by different people.

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