/beuh tol"euh juyz'/ , v. , battologized, battologizing .
v.t.
1. to repeat (a word, phrase, mannerism, etc.) excessively.
v.i.
2. (of writing or speaking) to repeat words, phrases, etc., to an excessive and tiresome degree.
Also, esp. Brit., battologise .
[ 1625-35; BATTOLOG(Y) + -IZE ]