word salad
Meanings
noun
- A nonsensical assemblage of words, typical of schizophrenia, Wernicke's aphasia, and some other mental disorders.
- Meaningless text generated by a computer.
- An intentionally nonsensical and voluminous statement.
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Etymology
From word + salad, based on the notion that salads offer varied bulk, yet do not substantially provide sustained nutrition.
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