Gobbledygook Definition & Meaning

gobbledygook
noun
  1. incomprehensible or pompous jargon of specialists

"Gobbledygook" in song lyrics

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  • "examples of gobbledygook"
    AOL — AOL
  • "ASK TONY: I just want my pension - not letters full of gobbledygook"
    Daily Mail — Daily Mail

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