the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. A ludicrously false statment.
n. Insolent or disrespectful talk.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. An oaf or fool.
n. Idle or foolish talk; stuff.
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n. unacceptable behavior (especially ludicrously false statements)
Word Usage
"I got permission to do so years ago from my then PT, a former commando, who usually took no guff from the likes of me, but insisted that training when ill was ridiculous."