Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
a-load-of
idiomatic expression
/ə loʊd əv/
Definition
A phrase used to indicate that something is not true, often implying that it is nonsense or exaggerated.
Examples
- I can’t believe you think that. It’s just a-load-of rubbish!
- Don’t listen to him; he’s always talking a-load-of nonsense.
- She said she won the lottery, but that’s just a-load-of lies.
Meaning
The expression ‘a-load-of’ is frequently used to dismiss statements or ideas that the speaker considers to be untrue or insincere.
Synonyms
- nonsense
- rubbish
- gibberish
- baloney
