0 something that someone says either to avoid answering a question clearly or to make someone believe something that is not true
The purpose behind my amendment is to cut out weasel words.
We have an enormous number of different sets of weasel words, all of which seem contradictory.
We have heard weasel words from start to finish.
It will not do to keep on using weasel words and failing to answer questions.
They have turned weasel words into an art form and the strong smell of fudge already surrounds the entire issue.
Are not their weasel words ultimately their downfall?
It will be interesting to see what weasel words are used.
As he knows, the leaflet contains weasel words about how the new system of inspection of schools will work.