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What is another word for Poppycock? – 112 Poppycock Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    nonsense rubbish foolishness absurdity silliness foolish talk twaddle gibberish claptrap humbug balderdash folderol hogwash bunkum baloney codswallop fiddlesticks piffle prattle jabber drivel bilge rot tripe moonshine guff hooey malarkey folderal bosh bilge water

    Meaning of Poppycock

    The word "Poppycock" refers to nonsense, rubbish, or foolish talk, often used to express contempt or dismissal of an idea or statement.

    Definitions

    • It can also be used to describe something that is considered to be absurd, silly, or untrue.

    Example Uses

    • The politician's promise to lower taxes and increase spending at the same time was dismissed as poppycock by his opponents.
    • The idea that we can solve the environmental crisis overnight is just poppycock, it will take years of hard work and dedication.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    sense reason logic truth fact reality wisdom intelligence prudence caution sobriety seriousness sensibleness soundness validity correctness accuracy precision rigor meticulousness thoroughness

    Related Nouns

    nonsense rubbish foolishness absurdity silliness talk language speech statement claim assertion declaration announcement proclamation proposition hypothesis theory notion concept idea thought

    Related Verbs

    talk speak say utter pronounce declare assert claim proclaim announce state express articulate formulate propose suggest recommend advise counsel

    Related Adjectives

    foolish absurd silly ridiculous preposterous laughable comical humorous amusing entertaining diverting nonsensical illogical unreasonable imprudent unwise impractical unrealistic fanciful farcical