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psychobabble.

The jargon of psychology and psychoanalysis, especially when used pretentiously to discuss mundane issues.

12 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈsaɪkəʊbab(ə)l/UK
  1. The jargon of psychology and psychoanalysis, especially when used pretentiously to discuss mundane issues.

    derogatory · uncountable
Where this word comes from

From psycho- + babble. First use appears c. 1975 in an article by R.D. Rosen. See cite below.

verb/ˈsaɪkəʊbab(ə)l/UK
  1. To speak or converse using this kind of jargon.

    intransitive
Where this word comes from

From psycho- + babble. First use appears c. 1975 in an article by R.D. Rosen. See cite below.

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