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poppycock

[ˈpɒpikɒk]

poppycock Definition

  • 1nonsense
  • 2rubbish
  • 3absurd or meaningless talk

Using poppycock: Examples

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

  • Example

    The idea that the earth is flat is pure poppycock.

  • Example

    Don't listen to his poppycock; he doesn't know what he's talking about.

  • Example

    The politician's speech was full of poppycock and empty promises.

poppycock Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with poppycock

  • talk poppycock

    to speak nonsense or rubbish

    Example

    He talks poppycock all the time, I don't know why anyone listens to him.

  • a phrase used to describe something as complete nonsense or absurdity

    Example

    The idea that aliens built the pyramids is pure poppycock and balderdash.

  • a phrase used to describe something as full of nonsense or absurdity

    Example

    His theory is full of poppycock and has no scientific basis.

Origins of poppycock

from Dutch 'pappekak', meaning 'soft dung'

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Summary: poppycock in Brief

'Poppycock' [ˈpɒpikɒk] is a noun that refers to nonsense, rubbish, or absurd talk. It is often used to describe something as untrue or meaningless, such as 'The politician's speech was full of poppycock and empty promises.' 'Poppycock' can be used in phrases like 'talk poppycock,' which means to speak nonsense, and 'poppycock and balderdash,' which describes something as complete nonsense.