weasel words

(mainly American)

words that you use to avoid answering a question or to deceive someone She was too experienced an interviewer to be taken in by the weasel words of crafty politicians.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Spyridon	-	Greek, Late Greek
Colombo	-	Italian
Woodall	['wudəl]
Athill	['æðil]
Leutgard	-	Ancient Germanic
Thoth	-	Egyptian Mythology (Hellenized)