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double talk

Speaking in a mixture of real English and English-sounding gibberish, for humorous effect.

Etymology:

  • From double + talk. Compare Middle English twispeche, Old English twīspǣċ, twīsprǣċ.
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Submitted on September 01, 2009

Additional definitions for 'double talk':

double talkLying, especially in a formal political statement.
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