word salad

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A nonsensical assemblage of words, typical of schizophrenia, Wernicke's aphasia, and some other mental disorders.
  2. Meaningless text generated by a computer.
  3. An intentionally nonsensical and voluminous statement.

Pronunciation

/ˈwɜː(ɹ)d ˈsæləd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-word salad.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Naomi Persephone Amethyst (NaomiAmethyst)-word salad.wav

Word forms

word salad word salads word-salad

Etymology

From word + salad, based on the notion that salads offer varied bulk, yet do not substantially provide sustained nutrition.

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