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Synonyms of mumbo jumbo

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Another word for mumbo jumbo is drivel. Other synonyms of mumbo jumbo are claptrap, prattle, jabberwocky, wass and blah-blah.

Synonyms and similar words for mumbo jumbo

nounAny confusing or meaningless speech; nonsense, gibberish.

Meaning of mumbo jumbo

  1. noun A deity or other supernatural being said to have been worshipped by certain West African peoples; an idol.
  2. noun Any object of superstition; religious words and/or actions which are seen as superstitious or fraudulent.
  3. noun Any confusing or meaningless speech; nonsense, gibberish.

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Questions about synonyms of mumbo jumbo

What is another word for mumbo jumbo?
Mumbo jumbo has 120 synonyms on Word.ws, such as drivel, claptrap, prattle, jabberwocky, wass, blah-blah and hoax.
What does mumbo jumbo mean?
Mumbo jumbo means a deity or other supernatural being said to have been worshipped by certain West African peoples; an idol.

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