MUMBO JUMBO


Meaning of MUMBO JUMBO in English

Pronunciation: ˌ m ə m-b ō - ' j ə m-( ˌ )b ō

Function: noun

Etymology: Mumbo Jumbo, a masked figure among Mandingo peoples of western Africa

Date: 1738

1 : an object of superstitious homage and fear

2 a : a complicated often ritualistic observance with elaborate trappings b : complicated activity or language usually intended to obscure and confuse

3 : unnecessarily involved and incomprehensible language : GIBBERISH

4 : language, behavior, or beliefs based on superstition

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