"Sorkinism" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Sorkinisms [plural]
Etymology: Sorkin + -ism Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Sorkin|ism}} Sorkin + -ism Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} Sorkinism (countable and uncountable, plural Sorkinisms)
  1. (neologism) The characteristic style of Aaron Sorkin (born 1961), American screenwriter, producer, and playwright, known for rapid-fire dialogue and extended monologues. Tags: countable, neologism, uncountable

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