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Definition of Telegraphese
1. Noun. Language characterized by terseness and ellipsis as in telegrams.
Generic synonyms: Non-standard Speech
Definition of Telegraphese
1. Noun. The terse, abbreviated writing style used in telegraph messages. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Telegraphese
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Telegraphese
Literary usage of Telegraphese
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Bookman (1897)
"The supposed chronicler professes to know only telegraphese, and lapses into
comic despair over his unaccustomed task. Now he lags, and now he spurts, ..."
2. The Writings in Prose and Verse of Rudyard Kipling by Rudyard Kipling (1899)
"The public would scoff at the letter-press for " Daily telegraphese." " I will
leave this thing alone," said I; " 'tis my peculiar property. ..."
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