circumlocution \ˌsər-kəm-lō-ˈkyü-shən\ noun: 1. the use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea, 2. evasion in speech
Etymology: Middle English circumlocucyon, from Latin circum- around, about (from circus circle) + locutio speech (from loqui to speak)
I’m surprised circumlocution hadn’t been featured in Sklonklish before today.
Circumlocution sounds way more suspect than "periphrasis," for some reason.
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