Definitions
- Referring to something that is nonsense or absurd. - Describing something that is untrue or ridiculous. - Talking about something that is foolish or worthless.
- Referring to something that is foolish or trivial. - Describing something that is silly or nonsensical. - Talking about something that is meaningless or insignificant.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is foolish or nonsensical.
- 2Both words are used to dismiss or criticize an idea or statement.
- 3Both words have negative connotations.
- 4Both words are informal and colloquial in tone.
- 5Both words are used to express disapproval or contempt.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Tosh is more commonly used in British English, while twaddle is more common in American English.
- 2Connotation: Tosh is more strongly associated with something that is absurd or ridiculous, while twaddle is more associated with something that is trivial or insignificant.
Remember this!
Tosh and twaddle are synonyms that describe something that is foolish or nonsensical. However, there are some differences between the two words. Tosh is more commonly used in British English and is derived from the Romany word 'toshen', meaning 'to lie'. It is associated with something that is absurd or ridiculous. On the other hand, twaddle is more commonly used in American English and is derived from the Middle English word 'twattlen', meaning 'to talk in a rambling manner'. It is associated with something that is trivial or insignificant.
