psychobabble
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Noun — Psychology jargon used pretentiously to describe ordinary problems, making them sound more complex than they are.
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Etymology
Blend of psycho- and babble, first used around 1975 by writer R.D. Rosen.
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What does “psychobabble” mean?
The word “psychobabble” means psychology jargon used pretentiously to describe ordinary problems, making them sound more complex than they are. In plain terms, empty, jargon-heavy talk that borrows psychology terms to sound deep without saying much.
How do you pronounce “psychobabble”?
“Psychobabble” is pronounced SEYE-kohbabl (/ˈsaɪkəʊbab(ə)l/ in IPA).
How do you use “psychobabble” in a sentence?
Here is “psychobabble” used in a sentence: “His speech was full of psychobabble about "actualizing his authentic self.".”
What part of speech is “psychobabble”?
“Psychobabble” is a noun.
Where does the word “psychobabble” come from?
The word “psychobabble” dates back to around 1975. Blend of psycho- and babble, first used around 1975 by writer R.D. Rosen.
