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not the word for it be not the word for itOf a word or phrase, to not fully or adequately describe something. Angry? Angry isn't the word for it—I'm blinded with rage! Bad isn't the word for what they've done. It's despicable.See also: not, wordnot the word for it not an adequate or appropriate description. 1992 European Travel & Life The landscape of Alaska has the power to overwhelm. ‘Beautiful’ is not the word for it. See also: not, word |