poppycock
Poppycock (noun) means Nonsense; ridiculous or foolish talk. Example: “That's absolute poppycock," he scoffed at the conspiracy theory.”
How to use poppycock
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old-fashioned, mild way of calling something nonsense.
Dated and a little theatrical — used for comic or emphatic effect rather than everyday speech.
Word forms
poppycocks plural
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"That's absolute _____," he scoffed at the conspiracy theory.
Etymology
Borrowed from Dutch pappekak, literally "soft dung" — from pappe ("soft food") and kak ("excrement").
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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.
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