hooey
/'hu:i/
Definition
- 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!
Noun
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senseless talk
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don't give me that stuff
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