English Explanatory Dictionary

psychobabble

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The jargon of psychology and psychoanalysis, especially when used pretentiously to discuss mundane issues.
verb
  1. To speak or converse using this kind of jargon.

Pronunciation

/ˈsaɪkəʊbab(ə)l/

Word forms

psychobabble psychobabbles psychobabbling psychobabbled

Etymology

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

Derived words

psychobabblish psychobabbly psychobabbler
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