Tosh

/tɒʃ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

Nonsense or rubbish; something that is regarded as unworthy or absurd.

That idea is pure tosh and won't work in reality.

Mundane or trivial talk.

I can't listen to any more of that tosh about reality TV.

A word used to dismiss something as not serious or meaningful.

He brushed off the criticism as complete tosh.

Early 20th century, originally British slang.

talking tosh

Speaking nonsense.

what a load of tosh

Expression used to dismiss something as ridiculous.

nonsense

Language or behavior that is silly or meaningless.

balderdash

Senseless talk; nonsense.

rubbish

Waste material; refuse or litter.

Completely foolish or absurd.

I can't believe you actually believe that tosh.

Something that is not taken seriously.

All of that talk was just tosh.