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phrasemaker

/ˈfreɪzˌmeɪkər/
phrase · mak · er

Plural:phrasemakers
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• noun

1

A person who invents or is skilled at crafting memorable, witty, or striking expressions and aphorisms.

Example

"The prime minister was renowned as a gifted phrasemaker whose speeches remained in the public consciousness for decades."


2

A speaker or writer who relies on empty, grandiloquent slogans and catchphrases rather than substantive ideas or action.

Example

"Critics dismissed the candidate as a mere phrasemaker who offered catchy slogans instead of workable policy solutions."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Phrasemaker. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/phrasemaker
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