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Meaning of mumbo-jumbo

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

mumbo-jumbo

noun

Definitions

  1. A deity or other supernatural being said to have been worshipped by certain West African peoples; an idol.

  2. Any object of superstition; religious words and/or actions which are seen as superstitious or fraudulent.

    Example: Rev. Quack's healing services are little more than mumbo jumbo.

  3. (by extension) Any confusing or meaningless speech; nonsense, gibberish.

    Example: Football lingo is mumbo jumbo to me.