"word salad" meaning in All languages combined

See word salad on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: word salad [singular], word salads [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A word salad is a confusing pattern of speech, usually a sign of mental disorders such as schizophrenia or a manipulation tactic by narcissists.
    Sense id: simple-word_salad-en-noun-YYOm6p0u
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