language that is not precise and therefore allows speakers not to commit themselves or not to sound too definite. ‘Loads of’, ‘that sort of thing’ , ‘stuff’ and ‘whatsit’ are all examples of vague language.
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noun uncountable linguistics
US /ˌveɪɡ ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/
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language that is not precise and therefore allows speakers not to commit themselves or not to sound too definite. “Loads of,” “that sort of thing,” “stuff” and “whatnot” are all examples of vague language.