said-bookisms

A form of said-bookism — A verb (such as "explained", "shouted", or "uttered") used to indicate dialogue when writing fiction, chosen so as to avoid using the word "said".

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of said-bookism
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APA

said-bookisms. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/said-bookisms

MLA

“said-bookisms.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/said-bookisms. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “said-bookisms,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/said-bookisms.

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