mumbo

/ˈmʌmbəʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

nonsensical or meaningless talk or writing, especially about complex or obscure subjects

“The politician’s speech was full of mumbo-jumbo about economic policies, but it didn’t make sense to anyone in the audience.”

2. verb

to speak or write in a way that is unclear or nonsensical

“The professor was accused of mumbo-jumbo after he used a confusing term in his lecture.”

Synonyms

  • gobbledygook
  • jargon

Antonyms

  • clear
  • plain