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What is another word for Codswallop? – 130 Codswallop Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    nonsense rubbish gibberish claptrap humbug twaddle balderdash folderol gobbledygook hooey malarkey poppycock bosh rot bunkum hogwash flimflam folderol bilge drivel tripe blather jabber prattle jargon gibber babble mumbo-jumbo hocus-pocus flummery folderol waffle verbiage

    Meaning of Codswallop

    Oxford Languages defines "Codswallop" as nonsense, rubbish, or foolish talk, especially when spoken in a pompous or self-important way.

    Definitions

    • The term is often used to express contempt or skepticism about something that is considered foolish, untrue, or unnecessary.

    Example Uses

    • The politician's promise to create a million new jobs was dismissed as codswallop by the opposition party.
    • He talked a lot of codswallop about the benefits of the new policy, but failed to provide any concrete evidence.
    • The article was full of codswallop, with the author making claims that were completely unsubstantiated.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    sense truth fact reality wisdom intelligence reason logic rationality sanity sobriety seriousness sincerity honesty authenticity validity credibility plausibility feasibility practicality sensibility prudence discretion judgment

    Related Nouns

    nonsense rubbish gibberish claptrap humbug twaddle balderdash folderol gobbledygook hooey malarkey poppycock bosh rot bunkum hogwash flimflam drivel tripe blather jabber prattle jargon mumbo-jumbo hocus-pocus flummery

    Related Verbs

    talk speak utter prattle jabber blather drivel spout spew mouth verbalize vocalize articulate express communicate convey transmit propagate disseminate spread circulate promulgate

    Related Adjectives

    nonsensical foolish absurd ridiculous preposterous laughable comical humorous amusing entertaining silly absurd illogical irrational unreasonable unrealistic impractical imprudent unwise silly fatuous asinine mindless thoughtless brainless