Definition of Psychobabble
Psychobabble
psy·cho·bab·ble


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(noun)
Language that sounds impressive but lacks real meaning or substance, often used in psychology or psychiatry.

e.g. The self-help book was filled with psychobabble that didn't provide any practical advice.

(noun)
a mode of language or communication, often largely metaphorical, that one might use to talk about their feelings;

e.g. He went on with his psychobabble, even though none of us really knew what he was talking about.



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