Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
poppycock
noun
/ˈpɒp.ɪ.kɒk/
Definition
Nonsense or foolish talk.
Examples
- During the debate, he dismissed her arguments as pure poppycock.
- Don’t believe that poppycock he just told you!
- She thought his excuses were nothing but poppycock.
Meaning
Poppycock refers to ideas or statements that are not true or are absurd. It is often used to dismiss something as silly or ridiculous.
Synonyms
- nonsense
- balderdash
- gibberish
- rubbish
- humbug
