Question

What does “ ‘Twas brillig, and the slithy toves did gyre and gimble in the wabe: All mimsy were the borogroves, and the mome rates outgrabe.” mean? This is a Lewis Carroll quote.

Answer 1

The quote you have provided is a portion of the opening stanza of "Jabberwocky," a poem written by Lewis Carroll in his famous work "Through the Looking-Glass." It is a nonsense poem and its words and phrases are made up, having no clear meaning. The poem is meant to be nonsensical and playful, creating a whimsical and imaginative atmosphere for the reader. The words and phrases in "Jabberwocky" are meant to evoke a sense of mystery and playfulness, and the meaning behind them is left open to interpretation.