noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A person who uses psychological jargon or terminology, often in a superficial or imprecise manner. derogatory, informal

Etymology

From psychobabble + -er or psycho- + babbler. First use appears c. 1975 in an article by R.D. Rosen.

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