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balderdash

Pronunciation: /ˈbɔːldə.dæʃ/

The English word “balderdash” has 4 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. Senseless talk or writing; nonsense.
  2. A worthless mixture, especially of liquors.
  3. Obscene language or writing.

verb

  1. To mix or adulterate.

Etymology

Unknown, possibly from the early English drink of wine mixed with beer or water or other substances that was sold cheaply.

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