glossolaly

ɡlɒsəˈlæli

Definitions

1. noun

a state of speaking in a language one does not understand, such as speaking in a language that is not one’s native language or speaking in a language that is not known to the speaker, often with little or no meaning.

“The tourist was in a state of glossolaly, unable to communicate effectively with the locals.”

Synonyms

  • babble
  • gibberish

Antonyms

  • eloquence
  • fluency