"psychojargon" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: psycho- + jargon Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|psycho|jargon}} psycho- + jargon Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} psychojargon (uncountable)
  1. (rare) psychobabble Tags: rare, uncountable
    Sense id: en-psychojargon-en-noun-PWKoB4~9 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with psycho-

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