Definition of Psychobabble
Psychobabble
psy·cho·bab·ble
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
(informal, often derogatory) the technical language used in popular discussions on psychology, which is a simplified and overused derivative from the actual jargon of psychology and psychotherapy;
e.g. She tried to feed us a bunch of psychobabble about finding your motivation.
(noun)
a mode of language or communication, often largely metaphorical, that one might use to talk about their feelings;
e.g. He went on with his psychobabble, even though none of us really knew what he was talking about.
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