Definition of weasel word
weasel word 
noun
- non-committal speech.
There are too many weasel words in this speech.
Last edited on May 17 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Sep 21 2009.
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Other terms relating to 'weasel': | |
| Definitions include: A person who is jerk, asshole, butt munch, etc. | |
| Definitions include: a person who is both a cunt and a weasel. | |
| Definitions include: a devious or sneaky person. | |
| Definitions include: to improperly make one's way into. | |
| Definitions include: to evade a responsibility. | |
Other terms relating to 'word': | |
| Definitions include: "cunt". | |
| Definitions include: the word "cunt". | |
| Definitions include: to suffer the consequences of verbalizing something that was incorrect. | |
| Definitions include: a fancy word. | |
| Definitions include: a swear word. | |
| Definitions include: fuck. | |
| Definitions include: to have an opportunity to speak. | |
| Definitions include: any good news, ideas, or thoughts. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "in other words". | |
| Definitions include: "please." | |
| Definitions include: "I will not reveal the secret." | |
| Definitions include: exclamation of surprise. | |
| Definitions include: the word "nigger", which is extremely offensive. | |
| Definitions include: Indicates everything is ready, that plans or actions can proceed. | |
| Definitions include: to speak rather than resort to violence. | |
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