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jabborwocky

jabborwocky is the alternative spelling of jabberwocky.

Meaning of jabberwocky

Noun

jabberwocky (usually uncountable, plural jabberwockies)

  1. (usually) Invented or meaningless language; nonsense.
    • "I like the way your mind works, Hosler," Stanley said. "You go after concrete proof of your contentions - none of this scientific jabborwocky."1962, J. Hunter Holly, The Flying Eyes, page 47

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Questions about jabborwocky

What is jabborwocky the alternative spelling of?
Jabborwocky is the alternative spelling of jabberwocky.

Words near jabborwocky in the dictionary

  1. jabbings
  2. jabble
  3. jabbled
  4. jabbles
  5. jabbling
  6. jabborwocky
  7. Jabbour
  8. Jabbours
  9. jabby
  10. Jabee
  11. Jabeen

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