Meaning & Definition of word "Poppycock"
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Poppycock
/ˈpɒpɪkɒk/
noun:
- 1. Nonsense; foolishness.
- Example: His claim that he could run a mile in under three minutes was pure poppycock.
- 2. Empty talk or ideas.
- Example: The politician's speech was filled with poppycock that failed to address the real issues.
- 3. An absurd or nonsensical story or assertion.
- Example: Don't listen to her theories about aliens; it's all just poppycock.
Etymology
The term poppycock is thought to come from the Dutch 'pappekak', which means soft dung.
Common Phrases and Expressions
That's a load of poppycock:
It's complete nonsense.
Poppycock and nonsense:
Refers to something that is absurd or untrue.
Related Words
balderdash:
Nonsense or foolish words.
hogwash:
Rejecting something as absurd or false.
Slang Meanings of poppycock
Meaning: Fab nonsense
Example Sentence: His claims are just fab poppycock.
Meaning: Complete rubbish
Example Sentence: That story is complete poppycock!