Buncombe

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
  • n. Variant of bunkum.
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  • n. Alternative spelling of bunkum.
    • the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
  • n. Speech-making for the gratification of constituents, or to gain public applause; flattering talk for a selfish purpose; anything said for mere show.
    • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • n. Empty talk; pointless speechmaking; balderdash.
    • WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
  • n. unacceptable behavior (especially ludicrously false statements)
    • Equivalent
    bunkum   
    Hypernym
    Words that are more generic or abstract
    drivel    garbage   
    Cross Reference
    to talk for buncombe   
    Hyponym
    crap    dogshit    bullshit    horseshit    bull    Irish bull    shit   
    Synonym
    Words with the same meaning
    make-believe    claptrap    talk   
    Same Context
    Words that are found in similar contexts
    blandishment    talcum    wheedle    pleonasm    non-minority    puffery    cloudland    toadyism    unnaturalness    blurt   
     
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