battologize
[ buh-tol-uh-jahyz ]
/ bəˈtɒl əˌdʒaɪz /
verb (used with object), bat·tol·o·gized, bat·tol·o·giz·ing.
to repeat (a word, phrase, mannerism, etc.) excessively.
verb (used without object), bat·tol·o·gized, bat·tol·o·giz·ing.
(of writing or speaking) to repeat words, phrases, etc., to an excessive and tiresome degree.
Nearby words
- battleplane,
- battleship,
- battleship gray,
- battlesome,
- battleworthy,
- battology,
- battue,
- battuta,
- battuto,
- battuto
Also especially British, bat·tol·o·gise.
Origin of battologize
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