gadzookery

[ gad-zoo-kuh-ree ]

noun

, British.

1. the use or overuse of period-specific or archaic expressions, as in a historical novel:

   Without any gadzookery and its excessive use of “forsooth,” “prithee,” etc., her first historical novel conveys a superb sense of the period.

Word History and Origins

Origin of gadzookery¹

First recorded in 1950–1955; Gadzook(s) + -ery

Example Sentences

On a Thursday night in October 2013, Simon Brooks packed his belongings and drove west toward Silicon Valley, thinking he was on his way to creating the next Scrabble app, a word game he called Gadzookery.

From New York Times

Eight months after that — having spent about two years trying unsuccessfully to create the Gadzookery app — Mr. Brooks took a hard look at the commercial cleaning market.

From New York Times

On a Thursday night in October 2013, Simon Brooks packed his belongings and drove west toward Silicon Valley, thinking he was on his way to creating the next Scrabble app, a word game he called Gadzookery.

From Seattle Times

Eight months after that — having spent about two years trying unsuccessfully to create the Gadzookery app — Brooks took a hard look at the commercial cleaning market.

From Seattle Times