rhubarb rhubarb
The phrase "rhubarb rhubarb" is commonly used in theater and film to create the illusion of background conversations without distinct words.
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Definition
B2Theater and Film
(technical)Indistinct background conversation created by extras to simulate crowd noise.
Example
- The director instructed the extras to murmur 'rhubarb rhubarb' to create a bustling market scene.
C1General
(informal, derogatory)Speech that is incomprehensible or nonsensical to the listener.
Example
- To me, their technical jargon sounded like 'rhubarb rhubarb'.
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