muddled words
[ˈmʌdəld wɜːrdz]
noun phrase
palavras confusas; palavras embaralhadas
1. Words that are unclear, confused, or disorganized in meaning or expression; speech that lacks clarity or coherence
His muddled words made it difficult for anyone to understand what he was trying to say.
Suas palavras confusas tornaram difícil para qualquer um entender o que ele estava tentando dizer.
2. Speech or writing characterized by disorder, incoherence, or lack of logical structure
The witness gave muddled words that contradicted each other throughout the testimony.
A testemunha deu palavras confusas que se contradiziam durante todo o depoimento.
3. Words that have been mixed up or jumbled, losing their intended meaning or order
The translator's muddled words resulted in a completely different message than the original.
As palavras embaralhadas do tradutor resultaram em uma mensagem completamente diferente do original.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'muddled words' is commonly used to describe unclear communication in professional settings, casual conversation, or public speaking. In Brazil, this phrase is often associated with politicians or public figures who avoid giving direct answers. In American English, it's frequently used in educational and professional contexts to criticize poor communication skills.
NYC Slang
word salad; mumbo jumbo; talking gibberish
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