"Woolseyism" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Woolseyisms [plural]
Etymology: From Woolsey + -ism. Etymology templates: {{suf|en|Woolsey|ism}} Woolsey + -ism Head templates: {{en-noun}} Woolseyism (plural Woolseyisms)
  1. (video games) In video game texts, a translation or substituted phrase characteristic of Ted Woolsey, American game translator and producer. Categories (topical): Translation studies, Video games

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