Technobabble

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈtÉ›knəʊbæbÉ™l/ RP
• US IPA: /ˈtÉ›knoÊŠbæbÉ™l/
• Rhymes: -æbÉ™l

Origin

- + babble

Full definition of technobabble

Noun

1. Technical or scientific language used in fiction to convey a false impression of meaningful technical or scientific content.
2. From the point of view of the layperson, technical and scientific literature not understood.