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Today the people from my State of Tennessee would listen to this debate, or even talk about a reference to God on our money or in the Halls of Congress or in our Pledge and say, please, let common sense and logic win the day and prevail versus legal mumbo jumbo.
Zach Wamp

Meaning of "mumbo jumbo" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD MUMBO JUMBO

Probably from Mandingo mama dyumbo, name of a tribal god.
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PRONUNCIATION OF MUMBO JUMBO

mumbo jumbo  [ˈmʌmbəʊ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MUMBO JUMBO

noun
adjective
verb
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Mumbo jumbo is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES MUMBO JUMBO MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of mumbo jumbo in the English dictionary

The first definition of mumbo jumbo in the dictionary is foolish religious reverence, ritual, or incantation. Other definition of mumbo jumbo is meaningless or unnecessarily complicated language. Mumbo jumbo is also an object of superstitious awe or reverence.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MUMBO JUMBO


ambo
ˈæmbəʊ
bimbo
ˈbɪmbəʊ
bumbo
ˈbʌmbəʊ
Colombo
kəˈlʌmbəʊ
combo
ˈkɒmbəʊ
dumbo
ˈdʌmbəʊ
flambeau
ˈflæmbəʊ
gombo
ˈɡʌmbəʊ
gumbo
ˈɡʌmbəʊ
jumbo
ˈdʒʌmbəʊ
kimbo
ˈkɪmbəʊ
limbo
ˈlɪmbəʊ
mambo
ˈmæmbəʊ
nelumbo
nɪˈlʌmbəʊ
Ovambo
əʊˈvæmbəʊ
rumbo
ˈrʌmbəʊ
sambo
ˈsæmbəʊ
superjumbo
ˈsuːpəˌdʒʌmbəʊ
Tambo
ˈtæmbəʊ
umbo
ˈʌmbəʊ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MUMBO JUMBO

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Mumbai
mumble
mumblement
mumbler
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mumbling
mumblingly
mumbly
mumchance
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mumm
mummed
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Mummerset
mummery
mummia
mummichog

WORDS THAT END LIKE MUMBO JUMBO

akimbo
arms akimbo
Bembo
bombo
Chrimbo
crambo
Crimbo
dimbo
himbo
Huambo
jambo
miombo
timbo
zambo

Synonyms and antonyms of mumbo jumbo in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «MUMBO JUMBO»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «mumbo jumbo» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of mumbo jumbo

Translation of «mumbo jumbo» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MUMBO JUMBO

Find out the translation of mumbo jumbo to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of mumbo jumbo from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «mumbo jumbo» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

魔神
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Mumbo Jumbo
570 millions of speakers

English

mumbo jumbo
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

mumbo बरा
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

الجامبو الطقوس
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

фетиш
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

patranhas
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মুম্বো জ্যাম্বো
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Mumbo Jumbo
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

mengarut
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Hokuspokus
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ちんぷんかんぷん
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

미신적
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Mumbo jumbo
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

mumbo jumbo
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மம்போ ஜம்போ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Mumbo जंबो
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

anlamsız dil
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

mumbo Jumbo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

paplanina
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

фетиш
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

mumbo jumbo
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ασυναρτησίες
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Mumbo Jumbo
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

rappakalja
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

mumbo jumbo
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of mumbo jumbo

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MUMBO JUMBO»

The term «mumbo jumbo» is regularly used and occupies the 71.410 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MUMBO JUMBO» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about mumbo jumbo

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QUOTES WITH «MUMBO JUMBO»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word mumbo jumbo.
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Zach Wamp
Today the people from my State of Tennessee would listen to this debate, or even talk about a reference to God on our money or in the Halls of Congress or in our Pledge and say, please, let common sense and logic win the day and prevail versus legal mumbo jumbo.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MUMBO JUMBO»

Discover the use of mumbo jumbo in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to mumbo jumbo and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Mumbo Jumbo: A Novel
Spanning a dizzying host of genres, from cinema to academia to mythology, Mumbo Jumbo is a lively ride through a key decade of American history.
Ishmael Reed, 2013
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How Mumbo-Jumbo Conquered the World: A Short History of ...
In Idiot Proof, columnist Francis Wheen brilliantly evokes the key personalities of the post-political era—including Princess Diana and Deepak Chopra, Osama bin Laden and Nancy Reagan's astrologer—while lamenting the extraordinary rise ...
Francis Wheen, 2005
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Management Mumbo-Jumbo: A Skeptics' Dictionary
Bestselling author and psychologist, Adrian Furnham, takes a critical view of the jargon and fads in management contained in manifestos and mission statements and shows how these often obscure and mystify.
Adrian Furnham, 2006
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Mumbo Jumbo
Spooky verses and cutout collages follow the alphabet past Abracadabra, the wizard's cat, and a sneezing dragon to a pet yeti and a zombie with bloodshot eyes.
‎2000
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Mumbo Jumbo
Illustrator Calista Jacobs locks horns with a free-love New Age cult near the Arizona site of her husband's murder when she reluctantly returns there with her archaeologist beau and her son
Kathryn Lasky Knight, 1991
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The Mumbo Jumbo Circus
And she'd better get over herself and get on with it fast; there's a traitor close to the Ringmaster who will stop at nothing to make sure she doesn't succeed. With B&W illustrations. Contains: some swearing. Recommended for age 14 and up.
‎2011
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Mumbo Jumbo
Schumacher, John H. Many receive advice, few profit by it. Publius Syrius Many receive advice, few profit by it; except their lawyers. B.A. Shyster, Attorney Partner in Dewey, Fleecem & Howe Nothing is given so profusely as advice. Francois ...
Schumacher, John H.
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Magic Words: A Dictionary
(see mumbo jumbo) In Literature: “Superstition! From our ancestors, savages, afraid of the dark, of themselves: mumbo words and magic lights to scare away ghosts.” —Tillie Olsen, Tell Me a Riddle (1956) Hence the power of the meaningless ...
Craig Conley, 2008
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How Mumbo-Jumbo Conquered the World: A Short History of ...
An entertaining, impassioned polemic on the retreat of reason in the late 20th century. An intellectual call to arms, Francis Wheen’s Sunday Times bestseller is one of 2004’s most talked about books.
Francis Wheen, 2012
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The African Diaspora: African Origins and New World Identities
27 It is then clear that for Reed and his characters in Mumbo Jumbo, Haiti is the symbol of political freedom from foreign oppressors, of awareness of cultural identity, and of aesthetic freedom — the freedom to write or create art from a syncretic ...
Isidore Okpewho, Carole Boyce Davies, Ali AlʼAmin Mazrui, 1999

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MUMBO JUMBO»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term mumbo jumbo is used in the context of the following news items.
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How Social Media Can Be Your Best Source For Leads
And this won't be some high-level mumbo jumbo that gives weak advice. No ma'am, this will be a deep dive with tactical applications. Also, this ... «Forbes, Jul 15»
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4 Lessons From the Puerto Rico Debt Crisis for Bond Investors
Corporate culture sounds like mumbo jumbo invented by consultants, but to me it means quite simply: Does the firm that manages your fund ... «Kiplinger Personal Finance, Jul 15»
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Sales Motivation: 5 Epic Videos to Pump Up Your Sales Team
It's not pseudo-spiritual mumbo jumbo; it's your best defense mechanism against disillusionment and apathy. Much of your job hinges on things ... «Business 2 Community, Jul 15»
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Air Supply's 40th Anniversary Celebration Continues with Labor Day …
They released “Mumbo Jumbo” in May 2010, and the single “Sanctuary” in December 2011. With 30 albums and more than 15 hit singles, Air ... «VegasNews.com, Jul 15»
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Pope Francis: Lots of hope Paris talks will end with ambitious deal to …
He believes in ghosts and mumbo jumbo. Reply. Civil Dialogue Policy for Commenting on Missoulian.com. We provide this community forum ... «The Missoulian, Jul 15»
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[WATCH] “The Sharp American,” Which is Certainly a Video
It's…well, it's an artsy-fartsy, high-falutin shill piece that features a lot of vague imagery and mumbo jumbo. Basically, we get sweeping shots of ... «The News Wheel, Jul 15»
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Teen Wolf “A Novel Approach” Review (Season 5 Episode 5)
According to Valack, the MOUNTAIN ASSSSSHHHHHHHHH worked in concert with the telluric currents and some other mumbo jumbo in order ... «TV Equals, Jul 15»
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Local veterans react to Donald Trump, John McCain drama
"It's a lot of political mumbo jumbo," said Rodney Huber. Huber is a Navy veteran and Post Commander. He said it's not fair to use veteran's ... «ABC15 Arizona, Jul 15»
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Leading digital marketing firm has roots at Cal Poly Pomona
It's not marketing mumbo jumbo. It's something intrinsically valuable to the reader and to the prospective restaurant guests.” Dan Mansen, a ... «LA Daily News, Jul 15»
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Elon Musk Makes 3 Huge Tesla Announcements
First of all, starting with the biggie, due to the use of some fancy space technology mumbo jumbo, the Tesla Model S (with the proper tech) can ... «CleanTechnica, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Mumbo jumbo [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/mumbo-jumbo>. Apr 2024 ».
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