Stuff and nonsense
noun
Something considered foolish or to have no truth or reality.
All these stories about his riches are sheer stuff and nonsense.
Often appears as...
- complete stuff and nonsense
- just stuff and nonsense
Usage tips
Idiomatic
noun
Something considered foolish or to have no truth or reality.
All these stories about his riches are sheer stuff and nonsense.
Often appears as...
- complete stuff and nonsense
- just stuff and nonsense
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3British Origin
Originally from British English, so it's understood best by British speakers or those familiar with British English.
You believe he has a secret fortune? That's just stuff and nonsense!
Pro Tip 2/3Dismissive Tone
Conveys a strong rejection or disbelief in what is being discussed; it's dismissive and sometimes sarcastic.
Claiming you've been to the moon is complete stuff and nonsense!
Pro Tip 3/3Informal Use
It's informal, often used in casual conversation among friends or in literature for character dialogue.
The children talking of fairies is all stuff and nonsense.
Pro Tip 1/3British Origin
Originally from British English, so it's understood best by British speakers or those familiar with British English.
You believe he has a secret fortune? That's just stuff and nonsense!
Pro Tip 2/3Dismissive Tone
Conveys a strong rejection or disbelief in what is being discussed; it's dismissive and sometimes sarcastic.
Claiming you've been to the moon is complete stuff and nonsense!
Pro Tip 3/3Informal Use
It's informal, often used in casual conversation among friends or in literature for character dialogue.
The children talking of fairies is all stuff and nonsense.
Pro Tip 1/3British Origin
Originally from British English, so it's understood best by British speakers or those familiar with British English.
You believe he has a secret fortune? That's just stuff and nonsense!
Pro Tip 2/3Dismissive Tone
Conveys a strong rejection or disbelief in what is being discussed; it's dismissive and sometimes sarcastic.
Claiming you've been to the moon is complete stuff and nonsense!
Pro Tip 3/3Informal Use
It's informal, often used in casual conversation among friends or in literature for character dialogue.
The children talking of fairies is all stuff and nonsense.
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