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Meaning of advertisingese in English:

advertisingese

Pronunciation /ˌadvətʌɪzɪŋˈiːz/

noun

informal, derogatory

  • The type of language considered characteristic of advertisements, especially in using slogans, hyperbole, etc.

Origin

1920s; earliest use found in Printed Salesmanship. From advertising + -ese.