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PowerPointlessness

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Sound

Pronunciation

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noun

Meaning 1

The senseless and excessive use of PowerPoint as a communication medium, characterized by an overreliance of superficial visual effects, such as animated transitions, which detract from the clarity and substantive quality of the presentation.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: business, communication, communications, computing, education, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences, software

Examples

  • Near-synonym: death by PowerPoint

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: death by PowerPoint

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Blend of PowerPoint + pointlessness, coined by Jamie McKenzie in 2000.