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double-talk
dou′ble-talk` or dou′ble•talk`,
n. 1. speech using nonsense syllables along with words in a rapid patter. 2. deliberately evasive or ambiguous language. v.i. 3. to engage in double-talk. v.t. 4. to accomplish or persuade by double-talk. [1935–40, Amer.] double-talk
double-talk1. Speech that is intentionally misleading, unclear, or confusing. After all this double-talk, I have no idea what the candidate actually believes in.2. Nonsense speech. I can't understand half of the cutesy double-talk that my mom subjects the baby to.double talk1. Meaningless speech, gibberish mixing real and invented words. For example, Some popular songs are actually based on double talk. [1930s] 2. Also, doublespeak. Deliberately ambiguous and evasive language. For example, I got tired of her double talk and demanded to know the true story, or His press secretary was very adept at doublespeak. This usage dates from the late 1940s, and the variant from about 1950. See also: double, talkEncyclopediaSeegibberish |