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gibberish

noun gib·ber·ish \ˈji-b(ə-)rish, ˈgi-\

: foolish, confused, or meaningless words

Full Definition of GIBBERISH

: unintelligible or meaningless language:

a : a technical or esoteric language

b : pretentious or needlessly obscure language

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probably from gibber

First Known Use: circa 1554

Synonyms: abracadabra, babble, blabber, burble, double Dutch, double-talk, drivel, gabble, gibber, jabber, jabberwocky, mumbo jumbo, nonsense, prattle, slobber

GIBBERISH Defined for Kids

noun gib·ber·ish \ˈji-bə-rish\

: confused meaningless talk

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