Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gobbledegook
Noun
/ˈɡɒb(ə)l.dɪˌɡuːk/
Definition
Language that is meaningless or hard to understand; jargon or technical language that is convoluted and unnecessarily complex.
Examples
- The report was filled with gobbledegook that no one could decipher.
- Many politicians use gobbledegook to confuse the public about their policies.
- During the meeting, she expressed her frustration with the gobbledegook in the presentation slides.
Meaning
Gobbledegook refers to language that is filled with jargon or complicated terms that obscures the real meaning, often making it difficult for others to understand.
Synonyms
- Jargon
- Double-talk
- Technical language
- Verbiage