supertare

/sʌpɛrˈteɪər/

Definitions

1. noun

an extremely rare or obscure word, often used to describe a word that is difficult to find in a dictionary or to pronounce.

“The linguist spent years researching the supertare ‘galimatias’, which meant a confusing or absurd situation.”

2. verb

to describe or label a word as a supertare, implying that it is difficult to find or understand.

“The language teacher supertared the word ‘gallimaufry’ by explaining its complex history and pronunciation.”

Synonyms

  • obscureterm
  • rareword

Antonyms

  • commonword
  • wellknownphrase