Jabberwocky
9 synonyms for Jabberwocky, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Name — The title of a famous nonsense poem in Lewis Carroll's "Through the Looking-Glass", built almost entirely from invented words.
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Etymology
Coined by Lewis Carroll for his 1872 poem, named after the fictional monster "the Jabberwock", with an ending styled after classic epic titles like "the Odyssey".
Full origin of Jabberwocky →Frequently asked questions
What does “Jabberwocky” mean?
The word “Jabberwocky” means the title of a famous nonsense poem in Lewis Carroll's "Through the Looking-Glass", built almost entirely from invented words. In plain terms, playful nonsense language — named after Carroll's famous made-up-word poem.
How do you pronounce “Jabberwocky”?
“Jabberwocky” is pronounced JAB-waw-kee (/ˈd͡ʒæbɚwɔki/ in IPA).
How do you use “Jabberwocky” in a sentence?
Here is “Jabberwocky” used in a sentence: “She quoted the opening line of Jabberwocky: "Twas brillig, and the slithy toves...".”
What part of speech is “Jabberwocky”?
Depending on how it is used, “Jabberwocky” can be a name, a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “Jabberwocky” come from?
The word “Jabberwocky” dates back to around 1872. Coined by Lewis Carroll for his 1872 poem, named after the fictional monster "the Jabberwock", with an ending styled after classic epic titles like "the Odyssey".
How many meanings does “Jabberwocky” have?
“Jabberwocky” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the title of a famous nonsense poem in Lewis Carroll's "Through the Looking-Glass", built almost entirely from invented words.
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