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Read the stanzas from “jabberwocky”

“And, has thou slain the jabberwock?-
Come to my arms, my beamish boy!
O frabjous day ! Callooh! Callahan!”
He chortled in his joys.

Based on the context, what is the meaning of the nonsense language in the third line?

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This 'nonsense language' appears to be general sounds of jubilation or excitement. 'Happy gibberish', as some would say.
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