double-talk

noun
UK: /ˈdʌbl̩.tɔːk/
US: /ˈdʌbl̩.tɑːk/

  1. Speech that is confusing and does not make sense, often used to avoid answering a question directly.

    1. His speech was full of double-talk and empty promises to the crowd.
    2. Politicians often use double-talk to avoid giving clear answers on difficult issues.

Synonyms

gobbledygook gibberish evasion jargon nonsense
double-talk intransitive-verb

  1. To speak in a way that is confusing and not direct, often to avoid the truth.

    1. The suspect tried to double-talk during the interrogation.
    2. He tends to double-talk when he doesn't want to reveal his true intentions.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "double-talk" is /ˈdʌbl̩.tɔːk/ in British English and /ˈdʌbl̩.tɑːk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "double-talk": gobbledygook, gibberish, evasion, jargon, nonsense.

Example usage of "double-talk": "His speech was full of double-talk and empty promises to the crowd.". More examples on the page.