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!
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The article was full of balderdash and had no factual basis.
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I don't believe a word of his balderdash.
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The politician's speech was nothing but balderdash.
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The game of Balderdash is a fun way to test your vocabulary and creativity.
balderdash Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with balderdash
talk balderdash
to speak nonsense
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He was talking balderdash about the economy.
containing a lot of nonsense
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The report was full of balderdash and inaccuracies.
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
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.'
