English Explanatory Dictionary

grammelot

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A style of language used in satirical theater: a gibberish with macaronic and onomatopoeic elements, used in association with mime and mimicry.

Pronunciation

/ˈɡræməlɒt/

Word forms

grammelot grammelots gromalot

Etymology

Unknown. Dario Fo claims a French origin, and it has been linked to grommeler (“to grumble”).

Related words

double talk
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