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balderdash

[ˈbɔːldədaʃ]

balderdash Definition

  • 1senseless talk or writing; nonsense
  • 2a game played by drawing a card with a word on it and then bluffing the definition, while others write down what they think the definition is

Using balderdash: Examples

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

  • Example

    The article was full of balderdash and had no factual basis.

  • Example

    I don't believe a word of his balderdash.

  • Example

    The politician's speech was nothing but balderdash.

  • Example

    The game of Balderdash is a fun way to test your vocabulary and creativity.

balderdash Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with balderdash

  • to speak nonsense

    Example

    He was talking balderdash about the economy.

  • containing a lot of nonsense

    Example

    The report was full of balderdash and inaccuracies.

  • call someone's bluff

    to challenge someone to prove their claim or to carry out a threat, especially when you believe they are lying or bluffing

    Example

    I called his bluff and asked him to show me the evidence.

Origins of balderdash

originated in the 16th century from the French word 'baldredent' meaning 'a mixture of liquids', which later became 'balderdash' in English

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Summary: balderdash in Brief

'Balderdash' [ˈbɔːldədaʃ] refers to senseless talk or writing, often used to describe something that is untrue or nonsensical. It can also refer to a game where players bluff the definition of a word. Examples of usage include 'The article was full of balderdash and had no factual basis.' and 'The game of Balderdash is a fun way to test your vocabulary and creativity.'