Fish-Explaining

Definition

Speaking with tremendous enthusiasm and energy while communicating absolutely nothing of substance—essentially empty buzzwords dressed up as meaningful content.

Example Usage

The politician spent twenty minutes fish-explaining healthcare policy without actually saying anything specific about what would change.

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