protocoligorically

adv

protocoligorically

adv

Etymology Blend of protocol + categorically.

1

Humorous In line with protocol.

  • Evans, replescent in wrinkles and rouge, baubles and crown, sits in the chair of the Dowager Queen dropping the occasional embarrassingly forthright question into the 'protocoligorically' correct arena.1975, Films and Filming, volume 22, page 34:
  • 1976 The Slipper and the Rose. You understand that I'm talking about diplomacy. Protocol! Yes, we must be protocoligorically correct. Good form must never suffer from neglect The rules and regulations we respect must be treated circumspect else the kingdom will be wrecked. We've a system to protect. Checked and double-checked and protocoligorically correct.
2 more examples
  • To be protocoligorically correct, you might even be required to speak a language like XML, or Java, or Perl.2000, Programming Perl, 3rd Edition, page 411:
  • 2002 Ian F. On rec.arts.theatre.musicals Ian (who is never protocoligorically correct)

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