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Vocabulary Entry
jabberwocky
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A mythical creature described in Lewis Carroll's poem 'Jabberwocky.'
Example Sentences
"The jabberwocky lurked in the dark forest, waiting for unsuspecting prey."
"In the story, the hero fights and defeats the jabberwocky to save his village."
"Descriptions of the jabberwocky often include its fierce eyes and sharp claws."
V
verb
To speak in a nonsensical or meaningless manner.
Example Sentences
"He began to jabberwocky about his weekend plans, leaving everyone confused."
"As she waxed poetic, her words turned into a jabberwocky that made little sense."
"The children loved to jabberwocky during their games, inventing wild stories."