bochism

/ˈbɒksɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

a fanciful or pretentious word or expression, especially one used to impress others with one’s knowledge or erudition

“The linguist argued that the author’s use of ‘bochism’ was a deliberate attempt to appear more sophisticated.”

Synonyms

  • affectedness
  • pretentiousness

Antonyms

  • directness
  • simplicity