Occam's broom

proper noun

The dishonest tendency to conceal relevant facts.

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Meanings

proper noun
  1. humoroushuman sciencesThe dishonest tendency to conceal relevant facts.

Origin

Based on Occam's razor, and the idea of "sweeping something under the rug" or similar.

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APA

Occam's broom. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Occam's%20broom

MLA

“Occam's broom.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Occam's%20broom. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Occam's broom,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Occam's%20broom.

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