"consultantese" meaning in English

See consultantese in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Etymology: From consultant + -ese. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|consultant|ese}} consultant + -ese Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} consultantese (uncountable)
  1. Jargon or buzzwords used by consultants. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Jargon
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