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Meaning of Jabberwocky | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2 Specialized
ˈd͡ʒæbɚwɔki

Definitions

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

Equivalents

العربية الثرثرة
Deutsch Jammerwoch
Suomi Monkerias Pekoraali
Français Jaseroque
日本語 ジャバウォッキー
Nederlands Wauwelwok
Русский Бармаглот

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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See also

Jabbing jabble jabborwocky Jabbour Jabee Jabeen

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