bunkum

/'bʌɳkəm/ Cách viết khác : (buncombe) /'bʌɳkəm/

Thân thiện

A politician's speech was dismissed as pure bunkum.

Definition

Noun: - Nonsense, empty or insincere talk; ridiculous false statements: "Bunkum" refers to speech or writing that is foolish, insincere, or intended to deceive, especially by a public speaker or politician. It implies talk that is absurdly untrue or meaningless.

Usage

"Bunkum" is used to dismiss an idea, statement, or argument as being completely without merit, truth, or sincerity. It is often used in informal or political contexts to criticize empty rhetoric.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• "That's a load of bunkum!": A common exclamation to strongly reject something said as nonsense.
  • His claim that he worked 100 hours last week is a load of bunkum!

Variants and Related Words

• Buncombe: An older, alternative spelling of "bunkum," now less common.
• Bunk (noun/informal): A shortened, more casual form meaning "nonsense."
  • That's a bunch of bunk.

Synonyms

• Nonsense: Language or ideas that are absurd or meaningless.
• Balderdash: Senseless talk or writing; nonsense.
• Hogwash: Worthless, false, or ridiculous speech or ideas.
• Claptrap: Absurd or nonsensical talk, especially designed to impress.

Idioms

• "Talk bunkum": To speak nonsense or make insincere statements.
  • The politician spent the whole debate talking bunkum instead of addressing the real issues.

Học thuật

Noun

1. unacceptable behavior (especially ludicrously false statements)

Từ đồng nghĩa

• bunk
• buncombe
• guff
• rot
• hogwash