gibberish
1 synonym for gibberish, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Speech or writing that makes no sense or is impossible to understand.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use gibberish
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
talk gibberish
sound like gibberish
pure gibberish
Etymology
First recorded in the mid-1500s; likely imitative of chattering sounds, possibly related to "jabber," with the -ish ending as used in language names like "English" or "Spanish."
Full origin of gibberish →Frequently asked questions
What does “gibberish” mean?
The word “gibberish” means speech or writing that makes no sense or is impossible to understand. In plain terms, words or writing that don't make any real sense — nonsense language.
How do you pronounce “gibberish”?
“Gibberish” is pronounced JIH-buh-rihsh (/ˈd͡ʒɪ.bə.ɹɪʃ/ in IPA).
How do you use “gibberish” in a sentence?
Here is “gibberish” used in a sentence: “The instructions were written in total gibberish.”
What is another word for “gibberish”?
Words with a similar meaning to “gibberish” include gibber.
What part of speech is “gibberish”?
“Gibberish” is a noun.
Where does the word “gibberish” come from?
The word “gibberish” dates back to around 1500 and comes from Spanish. First recorded in the mid-1500s; likely imitative of chattering sounds, possibly related to "jabber," with the -ish ending as used in language names like "English" or "Spanish.".
