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- [bawl-der-dash]
- /ˈbɔl dərˌdæʃ/
- /ˈbɔːl.də.dæʃ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bawl-der-dash]
- /ˈbɔl dərˌdæʃ/
Definitions of balderdash word
- uncountable noun balderdash If you say that something that has been said or written is balderdash, you think it is completely untrue or very stupid. 3
- noun balderdash stupid or illogical talk; senseless rubbish 3
- noun balderdash senseless talk or writing; nonsense 3
- noun balderdash senseless, stupid, or exaggerated talk or writing; nonsense. 1
- noun balderdash Obsolete. a muddled mixture of liquors. 1
- noun balderdash Senseless talk or writing; nonsense. 1
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Origin of balderdash
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
First recorded in 1590-1600; of obscure origin
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Parts of speech for Balderdash
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
balderdash popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for balderdash
noun balderdash
- jargon — a colorless to smoky gem variety of zircon.
- crock — A crock is a clay pot or jar.
- claptrap — If you describe something that someone says as claptrap, you mean that it is stupid or foolish although it may sound important.
- rot — to undergo decomposition; decay.
- bunk — A bunk is a bed that is fixed to a wall, especially in a ship or caravan.
adjective balderdash
- bombastic — If you describe someone as bombastic, you are criticizing them for trying to impress other people by saying things that sound impressive but have little meaning.
Antonyms for balderdash
noun balderdash
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