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pointless-promising
adjective
/poynt-les-prom-i-sing/
Definition
Repeatedly claiming a rambling anecdote is building to something meaningful, despite mounting evidence to the contrary.
In use
“He's proper pointless-promising with his stories, ten minutes in and still 'getting to the good bit'.”
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Language
- Language form
- adjective
- Pronunciation
- /poynt-les-prom-i-sing/
Classification
- Life domain
- Everyday life
- Topic
- Shopping & retail
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