double-talk
noun
speech using nonsense syllables along with words in a rapid patter.
doubletalk
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a variation of
double-talk.
Example Sentences
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His doubletalk and verbal whiplash were stunning in their ineffectiveness.
From Salon ● Jan. 28, 2025
But Brian’s imperious doubletalk gets him nowhere, and Allison—who has a lifelong, sincere, deeply imbued knowledge of Hawaiian culture—makes the connection with the king, and the mission is a success.
From The New Yorker ● May 29, 2015
Brownback should stop the doubletalk and tedious excuses.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 24, 2014
His ear for pretentiousness or doubletalk was unforgiving.
From The Guardian ● Jun. 23, 2012
This type of classic doubletalk appears time and again on the new tapes.
From Washington Post
