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mumbo-jumbo

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3 syllables
11 characters
English (US)
3syllables

mumbo-jumbo

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

mumbo-jumbo is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, mumbo-jumbo is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofmumbo-jumbo

1noun
  • A deity or other supernatural being said to have been worshipped by certain West African peoples; an idol.
  • Any object of superstition; religious words and/or actions which are seen as superstitious or fraudulent.

    Example: "Rev. Quack's healing services are little more than mumbo jumbo."

  • (by extension) Any confusing or meaningless speech; nonsense, gibberish.

    Example: "Football lingo is mumbo jumbo to me."

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