double talk

dou·ble talk

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [duhb-uh l tawk]
- /ˈdʌb əl tɔk/
- /ˈdʌbl tɔːk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [duhb-uh l tawk]
- /ˈdʌb əl tɔk/

Definitions of double talk words

noun double talk speech using nonsense syllables along with words in a rapid patter. 1
noun double talk deliberately evasive or ambiguous language: When you try to get a straight answer, he gives you double-talk. 1
verb without object double talk to engage in double-talk. 1
verb with object double talk to accomplish or persuade by double-talk. 1
noun double talk ambiguous, evasive language 1
noun double talk (Idiomatic) IDI: Lies, especially in a formal political statement. 0

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Origin of double talk

First appearance:

before 1935

One of the 8% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1935-40

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Parts of speech for Double talk

noun

adjective

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preposition

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determiner

exclamation

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double talk popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

double talk usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for double talk

noun double talk

babble — If someone babbles, they talk in a confused or excited way.
drivel — saliva flowing from the mouth, or mucus from the nose; slaver.
gibberish — meaningless or unintelligible talk or writing.
hogwash — refuse given to hogs; swill.
malarkey — speech or writing designed to obscure, mislead, or impress; bunkum: The claims were just a lot of malarkey.

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