MUMBO JUMBO


Meaning of MUMBO JUMBO in English

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

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