choplogic
/ˈtʃɑpˌlɑdʒɪk/
noun
- Argument or reasoning that is overly complicated, tricky, or meant to deceive.
- The debate turned into choplogic as each side tried to outsmart the other with word games.
- His explanation was pure choplogic, designed to confuse the jury.
- Don't waste time on choplogic; just give me a straight answer.