balderdash

Meanings

• Noun

  A word or phrase that sounds sensible but actually has no meaning or is used to deceive or mock.

  - "His balderdash explanation didn't make any sense."
  - "She was caught in a lie, using nothing but balderdash to cover it up."

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Synonyms

bunk , drivel , piffle , poppycock , rubbish , twaddle

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with balderdash
dash , rash , flash , splash

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Variants

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balderdash , balderdashes

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Etymology

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Originally used in the late 18th century to refer to nonsense talk or foolish prattle.

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Trivia

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1. Balderdash is derived from the Old English word 'balder', meaning bald, and 'dashes', meaning foolish prattle.

2. Balderdash was popularized in the 18th century by the famous English lexicographer, Samuel Johnson.

3. The game 'Balderdash' is named after this term and involves players making up definitions for unusual words.

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Related Concepts

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1. nonsense: Balderdash is a type of nonsense, often used to deceive or amuse.

2. gobbledygook: Balderdash can also be referred to as gobbledygook, which is meaningless jargon or language.

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Culture

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Balderdash has been used in various forms of literature, particularly in satire and comedy, to poke fun at meaningless jargon and empty words.

How to Memorize "balderdash"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person speaking balderdash as if they are using empty or meaningless words.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with meaningless or nonsensical speech.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym B.A.L.D.E.R.D.A.S.H. to remember: Balderdash is meaningless, Absurd, Laughable, Dishonest, Empty, Ridiculous, Deceptive, Amusing, Silly, Hilarious.

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