Which is correct verbage or verbiage?
Verbiage is a noun that means a plethora of words—usually unwelcome ones. Verbiage can also be used to refer to someone’s style or manner of speaking. Verbage is a non-standard word, possibly a portmanteau of the words verbiage and garbage.
What is an example of verbiage?
Verbiage is an excess of words to express what is meant. An example of verbiage is the language Shakespeare used in his written work. An excess of words for the purpose; wordiness.
What does verbiage mean in business?
Business jargon added to a proposal or report to make it sound more impressive.
When did verbiage become a word?
The first known use of verbiage was circa 1721.