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double talk

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double talk
n.
1. Meaningless speech that consists of nonsense syllables mixed with intelligible words; gibberish.
2. Deliberately ambiguous or evasive language. Also called doublespeak.
double talk
n
1. rapid speech with a mixture of nonsense syllables and real words; gibberish
2. empty, deceptive, or ambiguous talk, esp by politicians
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Noun1.double talk - deliberately unintelligible gibberish
gibber, gibberish - unintelligible talking
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double talk [ˈdʌblˌtɔːk] n → discorsi mpl ambigui
double talk [ˈdʌblˌtɔːk] n → discorsi mpl ambigui


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What kind of political double talk is "I support equal rights under the law for every single American," yet political fears keep him from actually saying "gay Americans"?
We deserve better by Solomon, Steven / The Advocate (The national gay & lesbian newsmagazine)
Reform of the Los Angeles Unified School District needs an honest and open public conversation -- not a lot of double talk and deceit from the special interests.
EDITORIAL ... DIRTY MONEY UTLA'S POLITICAL DONATIONS TAINT THE REFORM ... by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
So far, as Democrats gather with their own cadres of the very rich and the very smart, they hope the Republican coalition will unravel, and that they can help the process along by highlighting administration double talk and incompetence.
The politics we need: balancing public goods & private interests by O'Brien, David / Commonweal
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