what is double dutch and where did the phrase "talking double dutch" originate?

Answer 1

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Double_dutch

In English slang, talking double-dutch or Double Dutch means talking apparent nonsense or in a confusing and contradictory way. The term may be used to describe a speech or policy statement so inconsistent or difficult to follow that a hearer/reader might say "it's all double-dutch to me". The Netherlands used to be a rival to England and the Dutch phrases were a form of contempt.

Answer 2

double dutch is a skipping rope game where you use two ropes that two people hold each end and turn while some other person jumps into the middle and keeps on jumping for as long as they can----------talking double dutch might not be a good thing-----do they have two tongues??????

Answer 3

As far As I know as many people have written its a form of skipping. But here in England I would use it when somebody is trying tell you something but they are trying 2 explain it too quickly without breathing between words so it come out as gibberish

Answer 4

wow, I never heard that term in speech, except in chocolate or jumping rope. But the first answer is cool if it's true.