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Synonyms & Similar Words
nonsense
rubbish
absurdity
humbug
claptrap
folderol
gibberish
jargon
mumbo-jumbo
poppycock
twaddle
bosh
codswallop
fudge
hooey
hogwash
tomfoolery
folderol
whimsy
fantasy
fiction
falsehood
deception
misrepresentation
exaggeration
fabrication
lies
untruths
baloney
bunkum
Meaning of Balderdash
A nonsense word or phrase, used to express a strong negative opinion about something
Definitions
- Senseless, pretentious, or exaggerated talk or writing
- A false or deceptive statement, especially one that is deliberately misleading
Example Uses
- The politician's promise to lower taxes and increase spending at the same time was a lot of balderdash.
- The article was full of balderdash about the benefits of the new diet, with no scientific evidence to support the claims.
- He talked a lot of balderdash about his business plans, but never actually did anything.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
sense
reason
logic
truth
fact
reality
seriousness
sincerity
honesty
accuracy
precision
clarity
coherence
validity
soundness
correctness
authenticity
reliability
dependability
trustworthiness
credibility