Stuff and nonsense

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noun

Something considered foolish or to have no truth or reality.

All these stories about his riches are sheer stuff and nonsense.
Visual representation of "stuff and nonsense" - Something considered foolish or to have no truth or reality.

Often appears as...

  • complete stuff and nonsense
  • just stuff and nonsense

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Idiomatic

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Visual representation of "stuff and nonsense"
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British Origin

Originally from British English, so it's understood best by British speakers or those familiar with British English.

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You believe he has a secret fortune? That's just stuff and nonsense!
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Dismissive Tone

Conveys a strong rejection or disbelief in what is being discussed; it's dismissive and sometimes sarcastic.

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Claiming you've been to the moon is complete stuff and nonsense!
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Informal Use

It's informal, often used in casual conversation among friends or in literature for character dialogue.

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The children talking of fairies is all stuff and nonsense.
Visual representation of the word "Stuff and nonsense"

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