What is the definition of jumboism? 🙋

👉 In linguistics, "jumboism" is a term used to describe the idea of making things larger than they actually are. This can refer to any number of different things such as size, quantity, or other attributes that are exaggerated or overestimated. It often implies exaggeration or distortion in language and has been used to convey positive or negative feelings about something.


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What is the definition of jumboism? 🙋

👉 Jumboism is a term coined by a comedian to describe large or exaggerated gestures or actions that are perceived as too small or insignificant for their intended purpose. For instance, if you're trying to reach someone across the room but they are at a table in front of you, you might feel like you are "jumboizing" your efforts to communicate with them.


An example sentence using jumboism: "You don't need to be a chef to cook a big meal for me, I'm just an ordinary human being who can't do the same things you do."


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