anecdotage
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/ˈænɪkˌdoʊtɪdʒ/
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/ˈænɪkˌdəʊtɪdʒ/
old age filled with anecdotes
Etymology
'anecdotage' is a blend of 'anecdote' and 'dotage', where 'anecdote' comes from Greek 'anekdota' meaning 'unpublished items', and 'dotage' refers to the period of life marked by decline.
'anecdotage' was coined in the 19th century as a humorous term combining 'anecdote' and 'dotage', and has been used in English since then.
Initially, it was a humorous term for the tendency of elderly people to tell stories, and it still retains this meaning today.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the period of life when a person is old and tends to tell anecdotes or reminisce, often with a humorous or rambling quality.
In his anecdotage, he would regale us with stories from his youth.
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Last updated: 2025/08/04 16:36