tommyrot

[ˈtɒmɪrɒt]

tommyrot Definition

nonsense; foolishness.

Using tommyrot: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tommyrot" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I'm not going to listen to any more of this tommyrot.

  • Example

    The idea that the earth is flat is complete tommyrot.

  • Example

    Don't believe all the tommyrot you hear on the internet.

tommyrot Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with tommyrot

  • talk tommyrot

    to talk nonsense

    Example

    He was talking tommyrot about how he could fly.

  • full of nonsense

    Example

    His explanation was full of tommyrot and didn't make any sense.

  • not care at all

    Example

    I don't give a tommyrot about what he thinks of me.

Origins of tommyrot

originated in the late 17th century, from the name of a fictional speaker of nonsense, Tommy + rot

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Summary: tommyrot in Brief

'Tommyrot' [ˈtɒmɪrɒt] is a noun that means nonsense or foolishness. It is often used to describe ideas or statements that are untrue or ridiculous, as in 'The idea that the earth is flat is complete tommyrot.' The phrase 'talk tommyrot' means to talk nonsense, while 'full of tommyrot' means full of nonsense. 'Tommyrot' is an informal word that can be replaced with synonyms like 'balderdash,' 'claptrap,' or 'poppycock.'