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jargoning

/dʒɑːɡˈɒnɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does jargoning mean?

verb

To speak or write in a way that uses a lot of technical or complicated words, often in a way that is confusing or pretentious.

Example

"The manager was accused of jargoning during the meeting, using terms that no one in the room understood."

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