Meaning & Definition of word "Gibberish"
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Gibberish
/ˈɡɪbərɪʃ/
noun:
- 1. Nonsense or meaningless speech or writing.
- Example: When he started talking about quantum physics, it all sounded like gibberish to me.
- 2. Spoken or written language that is hard to understand or nonsensical.
- Example: The instructions were written in such gibberish that nobody could follow them.
- 3. A form of language that is made up of sounds or words that do not convey any meaning.
- Example: The toddler was babbling in gibberish, delighting everyone around her.
Etymology
The origin of 'gibberish' is uncertain, but it may derive from the word 'gibber', which means to speak rapidly and unintelligibly.
Common Phrases and Expressions
gibberish talk:
Speech that is unintelligible or nonsensical.
speak gibberish:
To talk in a way that is incoherent or difficult to understand.
Related Words
nonsense:
Speech or writing that does not make sense.
jargon:
Special words or expressions used by a profession or group that may be difficult for others to understand.
babble:
To talk rapidly and continuously in a foolish, excited, or incomprehensible way.
Slang Meanings of gibberish
Meaning: Jibber-jabber
Example Sentence: All that jibber-jabber made no sense.
Meaning: Double talk
Example Sentence: The politician's speech was nothing but double talk.