Wordy, ostentatious talk or writing that resembles bureaucratic writing.
A style of language, typically used by bureaucrats, that involves jargon or euphemism to the detriment of broader understanding.
Any confusing or meaningless speech; nonsense, gibberish.
Any object of superstition; religious words and/or actions which are seen as superstitious or fraudulent.
A deity or other supernatural being said to have been worshipped by certain West African peoples; an idol.