Definition vague language in British English

vague language noun

[uncountable] noun

/ˌveɪɡ ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/

language that is not precise and therefore allows speakers not to commit themselves or not to sound too definite. 'Loads of', 'that sort of thing' , 'stuff' and 'whatsit' are all examples of vague language.

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