noun
- a piece of writing or speech that is nonsensical, absurd, or deliberately meaningless, often created for humorous effect
Usage: also spelled amphigouri; literary or humorous context
Examples
- The poet wrote an amphigory filled with made-up words and illogical phrases that made readers laugh.
- His speech was pure amphigory—it sounded impressive but meant absolutely nothing.
- The children enjoyed the amphigory in the silly picture book, where sentences twisted into impossible meanings.
- Critics dismissed the experimental novel as an amphigory lacking any real substance.
- She recited an amphigory at the comedy show that had the audience both confused and amused.
- The advertisement was criticized as an amphigory designed to confuse rather than inform consumers.