Balderdash

usgb/ˈbɔːldərdæʃ/
noun

Nonsense, silly or stupid talk or writing.

I can't believe you buy into that balderdash!
Visual representation of "balderdash" - Nonsense, silly or stupid talk or writing.

Often appears as...

  • complete balderdash
  • utter balderdash

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Disapproving

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Informal Usage

Used in casual conversation, often to express disapproval or disbelief in playful manner.

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She said she's never using the internet again - what balderdash!
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Emphasizing Falsehood

Emphasizes that something is believed to be completely untrue or nonsensical.

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He claimed he could fly without any aid, which is clear balderdash.
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Dismissive Tone

Conveys a strong rejection or dismissal of the spoken or written content as unworthy of serious consideration.

Illustration for Dismissive Tone
The old rumors about the haunted house were dismissed as balderdash by the locals.
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