transcription, транскрипция: [ ˌməm-bō-ˈjəm-(ˌ)bō ]
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