"bomfoggery" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From BOMFOG + -ery. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|BOMFOG|ery}} BOMFOG + -ery Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} bomfoggery (uncountable)
  1. (US, politics, slang, derogatory) The pompous, obfuscatory language used in politicians' speeches. Tags: US, derogatory, slang, uncountable Categories (topical): Politics
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