Arglebargle

/ˈɑrɡəlbɑrɡəl/ noun

Definition

Meaningless or pretentious talk; nonsense or gibberish designed to confuse or impress.

Etymology

From 'argle' (to argue) plus 'bargle' (possibly reduplication for emphasis). Created in the 19th century as a playful intensified form, popularized in English literature.

Kelly Says

Lewis Carroll's nonsense literature probably helped popularize this word—it has the perfect bouncy, absurd sound that makes you think of meaningless chatter!

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