flapdoodle

[ flap-dood-l ]

noun

, Informal.

1. nonsense; bosh.

flapdoodle

/ ˈflæpˌduːdəl /

noun

1. slang.
   foolish talk; nonsense

Word History and Origins

Origin of flapdoodle¹

First recorded in 1820–30; origin uncertain

Word History and Origins

Origin of flapdoodle¹

C19: of unknown origin

Example Sentences

The voters see through the “parents’ rights” flapdoodle when it’s used to narrow the educational opportunities for their children.

From Los Angeles Times

The result was flapdoodle about 10 brand-spanking-new cities to be built on federal land by government, which has not recently been known for competently constructing things.

From Washington Post

This should have been a red flag for Hook, because Wright is known for his impatience with legal flapdoodle.

From Los Angeles Times

This sort of flapdoodle is old hat by now.

From Los Angeles Times

The drug flapdoodle underscores criticism that the Conservatives are adrift — endlessly arguing and playing political games among themselves, while failing to attend to the country.

From Washington Post

Related Words

• craziness
• farce
• folly
• foolishness
• idiocy
• insanity
• silliness
• stupidity