# grammelot

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈɡræməlɒt/

## Definitions
1. A style of language used in satirical theater: a gibberish with macaronic and onomatopoeic elements, used in association with mime and mimicry.

## Etymology
Unknown. Dario Fo claims a French origin, and it has been linked to grommeler (“to grumble”).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/grammelot