mumbo jumbo
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Meaningless or confusing talk; total nonsense.
Register: neutral
Sources & notes
Curated everyday-idiom list, site editorial 2026-07-30.
Common questions
What does “mumbo jumbo” mean?
Meaningless or confusing talk; total nonsense.
Is “mumbo jumbo” formal or informal?
mumbo jumbo is generally neutral.