hooey

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hooey

That's a bunch of hooey and you know it.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • Nonsense, foolish talk: "Hooey" refers to speech or writing that is meaningless, untrue, or ridiculous. It expresses strong disbelief or dismissal of what has been said.
Usage

"Hooey" is an informal, slightly old-fashioned slang term used to express that you think something is complete nonsense or not worth serious consideration. It is often used in exclamations.

Examples
Advanced Usage
  • "a load of hooey" / "a bunch of hooey": Common phrases emphasizing that something is entirely nonsensical.
    • The politician's promises turned out to be a load of hooey.
Variants and Related Words
  • Baloney (n): (informal) nonsense.
  • Malarkey (n): (informal) meaningless talk; nonsense.
  • Poppycock (n): (dated, informal) nonsense.
Synonyms
  • Nonsense
  • Rubbish (chiefly British)
  • Hogwash
  • Bunk
Related Idioms
  • That's a bunch of hooey!: An exclamation stating that something is nonsense.
    • He said the moon landing was fake? That's a bunch of hooey!
hooey

That's a bunch of hooey and you know it.

Noun
  1. senseless talk
    • don't give me that stuff

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