Main Entry:

mum·bo jum·bo

Pronunciation:

\ˌməm-bō-ˈjəm-(ˌ)bō\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Mumbo Jumbo, a masked figure among Mandingo peoples of western Africa

Date:

1738

1: an object of superstitious homage and fear2 a: a complicated often ritualistic observance with elaborate trappings b: complicated activity or language usually intended to obscure and confuse3: unnecessarily involved and incomprehensible language : gibberish4: language, behavior, or beliefs based on superstition