poppycock
3 synonyms for poppycock, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Nonsense; ridiculous or foolish talk.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
hooey
stuff and nonsense
How to use poppycock
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
sheer poppycock
that's poppycock
Dated and a little theatrical — used for comic or emphatic effect rather than everyday speech.
Etymology
Borrowed from Dutch pappekak, literally "soft dung" — from pappe ("soft food") and kak ("excrement").
Full origin of poppycock →Frequently asked questions
What does “poppycock” mean?
The word “poppycock” means nonsense; ridiculous or foolish talk. In plain terms, an old-fashioned, mild way of calling something nonsense.
How do you pronounce “poppycock”?
“Poppycock” is pronounced PO-pee-kok (/ˈpɑpiˌkɑk/ in IPA).
How do you use “poppycock” in a sentence?
Here is “poppycock” used in a sentence: “"That's absolute poppycock," he scoffed at the conspiracy theory.”
What part of speech is “poppycock”?
“Poppycock” is a noun.
Where does the word “poppycock” come from?
The word “poppycock” comes from Dutch.
