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Definition of psychobabble

psychobabble

/ˈsaɪkoʊˌbæbəl/
psy · cho · bab · ble
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• noun

1

Speech or writing that uses psychological jargon, buzzwords, and esoteric language in a superficial, pretentious, or confusing way.

Example

"The self-help book was criticized by clinical therapists for offering shallow psychobabble instead of evidence-based advice."

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• Nearby Words

psychoanalysis
psychoanalyst
psychoanalyze
psychobabble
psychodrama
psychological
psychologically

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in 1975 by American journalist Richard Dean Rosen in an article for New Times magazine, blending the prefix 'psycho-' (relating to psychology) with 'babble'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Psychobabble. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/psychobabble
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