noun
bilgewater
Bilgewater (noun) means Dirty water that gathers in the lowest part of a ship's hull.
noun
1
Dirty water that gathers in the lowest part of a ship's hull.
2
(informal) Foolish talk that makes no real sense.
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Etymology
Formed from bilge and water.
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What is the meaning of bilgewater?
"bilgewater" (noun) means dirty water that gathers in the lowest part of a ship's hull.
What is another word for bilgewater?
Other words for "bilgewater" include taradiddle, tarradiddle, drool, baloney, bosh, boloney.
What are the different meanings of bilgewater?
"bilgewater" has 2 main meanings: 1. Dirty water that gathers in the lowest part of a ship's hull; 2. (informal) Foolish talk that makes no real sense.
