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.
Synonyms
  • gibberish
  • nonsense
  • balderdash
  • hocus-pocus