boniment — meaning in English

English meaning

• hogwash noun Nonsense; talk or writing that is foolish or untrue.
• spiel noun A long, often rehearsed talk meant to persuade someone, especially in sales.

Senses

boniment is used for these senses in English:

• hogwash (informal, figurative) Foolish talk or writing; nonsense.
• lip service (idiomatic) Promising but empty talk; words without action or intention.
• spiel A lengthy and extravagant speech or argument usually intended to persuade.

hogwash — full definition

1. noun Nonsense; talk or writing that is foolish or untrue.
2. noun Kitchen scraps and leftover swill mixed together to feed pigs.

spiel — full definition

1. noun A long, often rehearsed talk meant to persuade someone, especially in sales.
2. verb To talk at length, often to persuade or promote something.

Related French words