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flubdub

[ fluhb-duhb ]

noun

, Slang.
  1. pretentious nonsense or show; airs.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of flubdub1

An Americanism dating back to 1885–90; origin uncertain

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Example Sentences

Usual courtesies—good customer of your bank—you know; usual flubdub.

I was remembering some of the fulsome flubdub I'd read about him.

Please her, you know—she's crazy on this society stunt—all flubdub to me of course.

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