Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hogwash
noun
/ˈhɔɡˌwɑːʃ/
Definition
Nonsense or foolish talk or ideas.
Examples
- His claims about winning the lottery were nothing but hogwash.
- The politician’s speech was full of hogwash, lacking any real substance.
Meaning
Hogwash refers to something that is not true or makes no sense, often used to dismiss statements that are considered ridiculous or unreliable.
Synonyms
- nonsense
- rubbish
- balderdash
- drivel
- bunk
