balderdash
2 synonyms and 1 antonym for balderdash, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Nonsense; foolish or meaningless talk.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
piffle
fiddle-faddle
Antonyms
How to use balderdash
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
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.
Full origin of balderdash →Frequently asked questions
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.
