laconic
Of a speaker or writer, communicating through the use of as few words as possible.
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Whenever there's an uproar about bullying a *bland white male* I remember there's an entire genre of movies from the 50s and sixties about how teenagers are a symbol of the downfall of society. People talking about th…
There's also a pattern, such a pattern that it's unclear if it's a pattern. However, the pattern is in the style of North American Indians😎How much did I understand their stylish and laconic style from the height of…
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Of a speaker or writer, communicating through the use of as few words as possible.
A key player up the other end of the ground is Harris Andrews, who sometimes gets unfairly criticised for his laconic playing style. He desperately cares for this team.
“There's also a pattern, such a pattern that it's unclear if it's a pattern. However, the pattern is in the style of North American Indians😎How much did I understand their stylish and laconic style from the height of my ignorance #NorthAmerica #ornament”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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Of speech or writing, communicative through the use of as few words as possible.
I grow laconick even beyond laconicism; for sometimes I return only yes, or no, to questionary or petitionary epistles of half a yard long.
Laconic means: Of speech or writing, communicative through the use of as few words as possible.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
laconic means: Of speech or writing, communicative through the use of as few words as possible.. Register: neutral, standard English. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.
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(Australia, sometimes, proscribed) Of a person, laidback; casual; not intense.
I grow laconick even beyond laconicism; for sometimes I return only yes, or no, to questionary or petitionary epistles of half a yard long.
“Whenever there's an uproar about bullying a *bland white male* I remember there's an entire genre of movies from the 50s and sixties about how teenagers are a symbol of the downfall of society. People talking about the laconic trans communist cabal feels the same”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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