How to play Jibber Jabber: Decode the Baby Term
- 1Say the clue slowly, then faster, to hear the baby term.
- 2Reading aloud is optional; teams may nominate a reader or answer from text.
- 3Pronunciation differences do not lose a point.
Scoring and fair answers
Award one point for the intended term or a listed everyday equivalent.
Choose 5, 10 or all 15 questions. Hints and timers are optional. The host awards points; guests do not need accounts.
Running Jibber Jabber: Decode the Baby Term at your shower
About 10 minutes for all 15 questions; a shorter set takes proportionally less.
- 1Pick a reader with a good straight face, or read the clues yourself. Saying the chunks slowly and then faster is how most people hear the word.
- 2Keep the text on screen the whole time, so guests who prefer reading can solve it silently.
- 3Accept any pronunciation. Accents and speed never cost points; the decoded word is what counts.
- 4Save the last few questions for when the room is loose. They are the hardest, and hearing everyone attempt them is half the fun.
Group size, in person or remote
The bigger the room, the funnier it gets, because more people try the sounds aloud at once. Remote guests can type answers in chat, so nobody has to perform on camera. A few questions use optional birth vocabulary, which you can skip.
Who it suits
Lively friend groups and families who enjoy saying silly things out loud. Guests need no baby knowledge.
Pick something else if…
Guests are shy about speaking up, or many are still learning English, since the puzzle depends on English pronunciation. Baby Word Scramble is the quieter wordplay option.
Pairs well with
Best for
Lively crowds who like a game that makes them laugh out loud.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Jibber Jabber game?+
It's a phonetic decoding game — each question is a baby term spelled the way it sounds (e.g. DYE PUR RAHSH = Diaper rash). Guests sound it out to find the real word, then the answer is revealed.
Why is it good for Zoom showers?+
Share the clue as visible text and let guests answer aloud or in chat. No one has to perform a pronunciation alone.
Is it hard?+
It starts easy and ramps up. The fun is in the trying — even "wrong" guesses get big laughs.
How long does Jibber Jabber take?+
About 10 minutes for all 15 questions. Six questions make a quick warm-up if you are running several games.
Add Jibber Jabber: Decode the Baby Term to your full show
All 15 questions, plus the other 19 games and 300 questions in total. One $9.99 Show Pass gives 30 days from purchase, with no subscription.