Jargon for Jargon

Debunking the Most Insufferable Terms in Linguistics

Are you tired of wading through the sea of pretentiousness that is linguistic jargon? Look no further! This page is dedicated to explaining the most over-the-top terms in the field, so you can sound like an expert without actually knowing what you're talking about.

1. Terminological Nonsense: The art of using big words to sound smart

2. Semantral Pretentiousness: When a word means exactly what it says, but still sounds like you're trying too hard

3. Lexeicographical Prophets: Experts in words, but not actually good at anything else

4. Etym prophets: When you spend all day thinking about words, but none at all thinking about people

5. Paradigm Shifts in Paradigm Shifting: When you change your mind, but still sound like you're stuck in the past