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ergo oswald

A term referring to someone who uses uncommon vocabulary to fool others or disguise the fact that he/she is not really saying anything.

"Oswald" derives from the character 'Oswald Bates' of sketch comedy show In Living Color. "Ergo" meaning 'therefore' references the speaking style often used by the character.
After listening to Michael Eric Dyson speak, one might say "This guy must think we're stupid. Ergo oswald."
by suduhnim July 5, 2011
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ergo oswald

A term referring to someone who uses uncommon vocabulary to fool others or disguise the fact that he/she is not really saying anything.

"Oswald" derives from the character 'Oswald Bates' of sketch comedy show In Living Color. "Ergo" meaning 'therefore' references the speaking style often used by the character.
After listening to Michael Eric Dyson speak, one might say "This guy must think we're stupid. Ergo oswald."
by suduhnim July 5, 2011
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