amphigory

/ˌamfɪˈɡɒri/ or /amˈfɪɡɔri/; British English also /ˈamfɪɡɔri/ or /ˈæmfɪɡɔri/

Definitions

1. noun

A mixed metaphor, often considered a poetic or rhetorical fault.

“The politician’s speech was full of amphigory, making it difficult to follow.”

Synonyms

  • mixed metaphor
  • oxymoron

Antonyms

  • clarity
  • eloquence