Balderdash

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Pronunciation: /ˈbɔːldərdæʃ/

Definitions of balderdash

noun nonsense or foolish talk or ideas; a senseless jumble of words or sounds

Example Sentences

A1 My little brother loves to make up stories that are full of balderdash.

A2 The article was filled with balderdash and did not provide any useful information.

B1 The politician's speech was nothing but balderdash, with no real substance or facts.

B2 The book was criticized for its use of balderdash, as the plot seemed unrealistic and unbelievable.

C1 The professor dismissed the student's theory as balderdash, stating it had no basis in scientific evidence.

C2 The CEO's explanation for the company's financial troubles was seen as balderdash by the board members, who demanded more transparency.

Examples of balderdash in a Sentence

formal The scientist dismissed the claims as balderdash, citing lack of evidence.

informal I can't believe you fell for that balderdash!

slang That's just a bunch of balderdash, don't listen to it.

figurative Her excuses were nothing but balderdash, trying to cover up the truth.

Grammatical Forms of balderdash

past tense

balderdashed

plural

balderdashes

comparative

more balderdash

superlative

most balderdash

present tense

balderdashes

future tense

will balderdash

perfect tense

have balderdashed

continuous tense

is balderdashing

singular

balderdash

positive degree

balderdash

infinitive

to balderdash

gerund

balderdashing

participle

balderdashed

Origin and Evolution of balderdash

First Known Use: 1590 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'balderdash' originated from the Old English word 'baldordæs', which meant a frothy liquid mixture of various substances.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'balderdash' evolved to mean senseless or foolish talk or writing, diverging from its original meaning of a liquid mixture.