Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

mumbo-jumbo

noun

/ˈmʌm.boʊ ˈdʒʌm.boʊ/

Definition

Language or ritual causing or intended to cause confusion or bewilderment.

Examples

Many people feel that the company’s policies are just a lot of mumbo-jumbo that obscures the real issues.
She spoke in such mumbo-jumbo that no one could follow her presentation.
The legal document was filled with mumbo-jumbo, making it hard for anyone to interpret.

Meaning

Mumbo-jumbo refers to words or actions that are meaningless or convoluted, often used in situations where something is overly complicated or difficult to understand.