Balderdash
/ˈbɔːldədæʃ/
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Senseless, exaggerated, or nonsensical talk or writing; nonsense.
Don't listen to him, he's talking a load of balderdash.
Etymology
First recorded in the late 16th century, originally meaning a mixture of liquids, especially frothy beer. Its modern meaning of 'nonsense' emerged in the early 19th century, likely derived from the idea of a jumbled, worthless mixture.
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What does Balderdash mean?
Balderdash means: Senseless, exaggerated, or nonsensical talk or writing; nonsense.
How do you pronounce Balderdash?
Balderdash: /ˈbɔːldədæʃ/
How is Balderdash used in a sentence?
Don't listen to him, he's talking a load of balderdash.