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Jabberwocky

Noun CEFR C2 Specialized
ˈd͡ʒæbɚwɔki

Definitions

  1. Invented or meaningless language; nonsense.
  2. A nonsensical poem that appears in Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis Carroll.

Equivalents

FrançaisJaseroque
DeutschJammerwoch
РусскийБармаглот
4 more languages

Examples

“"I like the way your mind works, Hosler," Stanley said. "You go after concrete proof of your contentions - none of this scientific jabborwocky."”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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