Bombastry

/ˈbɒmbæstri/ noun

Definition

The practice or tendency of using bombast; speech or writing characterized by exaggeration and inflated language.

Etymology

From 'bombast' plus the suffix '-ry' (like in 'archery,' 'embroidery'), meaning the practice or collection of such behavior.

Kelly Says

Bombastry is to speech what embroidery is to sewing—it's the whole art and practice of adding unnecessary decoration and embellishment to everything you say!

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