Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gibberish
noun
/ˈdʒɪb.ər.ɪʃ/
Definition
Nonsense or meaningless talk; language that is difficult to understand.
Examples
- “The instructions were filled with so much gibberish that I couldn’t make sense of them.”
- “When he got excited, he started speaking in gibberish, making it hard to follow his point.”
- “The children were just babbling gibberish in their playtime.”
Meaning
Gibberish refers to speech or writing that is nonsensical or not understandable, often characterized by rapid or unclear words. It can also refer to the use of overly technical or complex language that confuses rather than clarifies.
Synonyms
- nonsense
- babble
- drivel
- gobbledygook
- double-talk