codswallop Definition
nonsense, rubbish, or meaningless talk.
Using codswallop: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "codswallop" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
Don't listen to him, he's talking codswallop.
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The article was full of codswallop and inaccuracies.
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I can't believe people actually believe that codswallop.
codswallop Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for codswallop
Phrases with codswallop
talk codswallop
to speak nonsense or rubbish
Example
He was talking codswallop about the economy.
load of codswallop
a statement or idea that is completely untrue or ridiculous
Example
The idea that the earth is flat is a load of codswallop.
a statement or idea that is completely untrue or ridiculous
Example
The article was full of codswallop and inaccuracies.
Origins of codswallop
originated in the UK in the 1960s, possibly from the words 'cod' (meaning 'fake') and 'wallop' (meaning 'beer')
Summary: codswallop in Brief
'Codswallop' [ˈkɒdzˌwɒləp] is a noun that refers to nonsense, rubbish, or meaningless talk. It is often used to describe statements or ideas that are completely untrue or ridiculous, as in 'The article was full of codswallop and inaccuracies.' Synonyms include 'balderdash,' 'drivel,' 'gibberish,' 'poppycock,' and 'twaddle.'
