Gobbledegooks

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. Characterized by language that is convoluted or nonsensical, often used to obscure meaning
2. Referring to jargon or overly complex terms used to confuse or frustrate readers or listeners
3. Denoting speech or writing that is unnecessarily complicated or unclear, frequently favored in bureaucratic or technical contexts

Etymology: "Gobbledegooks" is the plural of "gobbledegook", a noun for confusing, jargon-heavy speech. The plural form is used when referring to several such instances or varieties of this kind of language. The base word has its own story: it was coined by Maury Maverick, a Texas congressman, who in 1944 complained about the convoluted wording of government bureaucrats, and it imitates the sound of a turkey's gobbling.

Synonyms: nonsense, gibberish, babble, double-talk, jargon

Antonyms: clarity, understandability, lucidity, simplicity, intelligibility