balderdash

[ bawl-der-dash ]
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noun
  1. senseless, stupid, or exaggerated talk or writing; nonsense.

  2. Obsolete. a muddled mixture of liquors.

Origin of balderdash

1
First recorded in 1590–1600; of obscure origin

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balderdash

/ (ˈbɔːldəˌdæʃ) /


noun
  1. stupid or illogical talk; senseless rubbish

Origin of balderdash

1
C16: of unknown origin

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