Pronunciation: /ˈdʌbəl tɔːk/
noun a language that is meaningless or is made unintelligible by excessive use of technical terms
A1 I don't understand his double talk.
A2 She is known for her double talk in meetings.
B1 The politician's double talk confused the audience.
B2 The CEO's double talk masked his true intentions.
C1 The lawyer's double talk was designed to manipulate the jury.
C2 The diplomat's double talk was so skilled that no one could decipher his true position.
verb to speak in a way that is intentionally ambiguous or evasive
A1 He double talks when he doesn't want to answer a question directly.
A2 She double talks to avoid getting into trouble.
B1 Politicians often double talk to avoid committing to a clear stance on an issue.
B2 The company's spokesperson was accused of double talking during the press conference.
C1 The CEO was skilled at double talking his way out of difficult situations.
C2 The lawyer was known for his ability to double talk and confuse the jury.
formal The politician was accused of engaging in double talk during the debate.
informal I can't stand listening to all that double talk from the salesperson.
slang Stop with the double talk and just tell me the truth.
figurative Her actions spoke louder than her double talk.
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