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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

garbling

/ˈɡɑːrbəlɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does garbling mean?

verb

The act of speaking or writing in a confused or unclear manner, often due to a mixture of languages or dialects. The act of garbling something, such as a message or a text, so that it becomes unclear or difficult to understand.

Example

"The tourist's attempt at speaking the local language resulted in garbling, and the locals had trouble understanding him."

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