psychobabble
psy·cho·bab·ble
The jargon of psychology and psychoanalysis, especially when used pretentiously to…The jargon of psychology and psychoanalysis, especially when used pretentiously to discuss mundane issues.
/ˈsaɪkəʊbab(ə)l/
Meaning
1 senses(derogatory, uncountable)The jargon of psychology and psychoanalysis, especially when used pretentiously to discuss mundane issues.
More definitions
- using language loaded with psychological terminology
Origin
From psycho- + babble. First use appears c. 1975 in an article by R.D. Rosen. See cite belFrom psycho- + babble. First use appears c. 1975 in an article by R.D. Rosen. See cite below.
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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