pretzelize

English

Etymology

Verb

pretzelize (third-person singular simple present pretzelizes, present participle pretzelizing, simple past and past participle pretzelized)

To bend, twist, or contort; to pretzel.
(figuratively) To deform a simple linear idea into a superfluously complex explanation.

Alternative forms

pretzelise (UK)

Synonyms

pretzel (to bend, twist, or contort)

Derived terms

pretzelization