Meaning of the word garble in English

What does garble mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

garble

US /ˈɡɑːr.bəl/
UK /ˈɡɑː.bəl/

Verb

to reproduce (a message, sound, or transmission) in a confused and distorted way

Example:
The radio signal was so weak that it began to garble the announcer's voice.
He tends to garble his words when he's nervous.

Noun

a confused or distorted reproduction of a message, sound, or transmission

Example:
All we heard was a garble of voices and static.
His explanation was a complete garble, making it impossible to understand.
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