adspeak

noun

ad·​speak ˈad-ˌspēk 

: the special or distinctive language that is used in advertisements

In the shorthand of political adspeak, "Washington" is the embodiment of something—perhaps everything—wrong with politics and government.

—Paul Farhi, Washington Post, 12 Oct. 2006

Word History

Etymology

ad entry 1 + -speak

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined above

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