"weaselese" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From weasel + -ese. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|weasel|ese}} weasel + -ese Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} weaselese (uncountable)
  1. (informal, derogatory) weaselly language Tags: derogatory, informal, uncountable
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