eschew

To avoid, dodge, evade.

Peter eschewed the sting of Lois' bitter retort.

by Larstait November 14, 2003

Eschew

The sound that accompanies an unexpected sneeze.

Benjie startled the dog with a sudden eschew.

by 80lady December 3, 2014

Eschew Obfuscation, Espouse Elucidation

An ironic statement that means avoid ambiguity and adopt clarity. It's ironic because it is hypocritical.

Instead of saying eschew obfuscation, espouse elucidation, Mary just told us to avoid confusion and be clear.

by Alicat III November 6, 2009

eschew pablum

A choice to engage with ideas and information that are challenging, complex, and meaningful, rather than settling for what's easy or superficial.

Rather than support the weak and poorly developed political effort, Pablo chose to eschew pablum.

by akconstant June 27, 2025

eschewing gum

Spongy sticky stuff that you munch ad nauseam in order to help you avoid some unwise habit or procedure. Nicorette comes to mind as an example.

Violette Beauregard had a gum-chewing obsession; I suppose that there is a special gum to help someone with that addiction, but what good would chewing gum-eschewing gum do to sure your gum-chewing addition if it means that you're still chewing gum???

by QuacksO April 10, 2019