Monday, August 5, 2019

DOUBLESPEAK II

Doublespeak is the deliberate use of stilted, confusing language with the intent to obscure an unpleasant truth or disguise the obvious.

Doublespeak: Unauthorized withdrawal
English: Bank robbery

Doublespeak: Media courier
English: Paper boy

Doublespeak: Solar-powered garment dryer
English: Clothesline

Doublespeak: Hand-held word processor
English: Pen or pencil

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