Synonyms for gibberish


Grammar : Noun
Spell : jib-er-ish, gib-
Phonetic Transcription : ˈdʒɪb ər ɪʃ, ˈgɪb-

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Définition of gibberish

Origin :
  • 1550s, imitative of the sound of chatter, probably influenced by jabber. Used early 17c. of the language of rogues and gypsies.
  • noun nonsense talk
Example sentences :
  • Abruptly he opened his mouth and emitted a flood of gibberish sounds.
  • Extract from : « Astounding Stories of Super-Science, October, 1930 » by Various
  • But what in the world is this gibberish about Egyptian gods?
  • Extract from : « The Lock And Key Library » by Various
  • Why do you speak to me in that gibberish,” said I; “do you think I understand it?
  • Extract from : « Lavengro » by George Borrow
  • Or, rather, wouldn't speak because he was ashamed of the gibberish that resulted.
  • Extract from : « Anything You Can Do ... » by Gordon Randall Garrett
  • Of course I am telling this in my own language, as I translated it from the negro's gibberish.
  • Extract from : « A Lieutenant at Eighteen » by Oliver Optic
  • Their charms were repeated sometimes in their own language and sometimes in gibberish.
  • Extract from : « The Humbugs of the World » by P. T. Barnum
  • The only answer to this was a wild yell and a chatter of gibberish.
  • Extract from : « Yule Logs » by Various
  • Arthur told me it was gibberish to him and he had thrown it on the fire.
  • Extract from : « The Secret of the Silver Car » by Wyndham Martyn
  • She only uttered the gibberish of her trade; I am sorry that I wasted a sixpence upon her.'
  • Extract from : « For Faith and Freedom » by Walter Besant
  • The woman had told him a lot of gibberish about friendly and unfriendly elements.
  • Extract from : « Day and Night Stories » by Algernon Blackwood

Antonyms for gibberish

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