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balderdash

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Noun — Nonsense; foolish or meaningless talk.

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utter balderdash sheer balderdash

Fairly formal or old-fashioned in tone; often used for comic effect.

Etymology

Origin uncertain — possibly from an old English term for a mixed, cheap drink of wine, beer, and other liquids, later applied to any jumbled nonsense.

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What does “balderdash” mean?

The word “balderdash” means nonsense; foolish or meaningless talk. In plain terms, a slightly old-fashioned, humorous way of calling something nonsense.

How do you pronounce “balderdash”?

“Balderdash” is pronounced BAWL-duh-dash (/ˈbɔːldə.dæʃ/ in IPA).

How do you use “balderdash” in a sentence?

Here is “balderdash” used in a sentence: “He dismissed the whole conspiracy theory as balderdash.”

What part of speech is “balderdash”?

“Balderdash” is a noun.

Where does the word “balderdash” come from?

The word “balderdash” comes from Old English. Origin uncertain — possibly from an old English term for a mixed, cheap drink of wine, beer, and other liquids, later applied to any jumbled nonsense.

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