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telegraphese

/tel-i-gra-feez, -fees, tel-i-gra-feez, -fees/US // ˈtɛl ɪ græˌfiz, -ˌfis, ˌtɛl ɪ græˈfiz, -ˈfis //

电报,打电报,电传,打电报的人

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a style of writing or speaking distinguished by the omissions, abbreviations, and combinations that are characteristic of telegrams, as in “expectarrivesixevening.”

Examples

  • The public would scoff at the letter-press for Daily Telegraphese.