Poppycock
/ˈpɒpɪkɒk/
Meaning & Definition
noun
Nonsense; foolishness.
His claim that he could run a mile in under three minutes was pure poppycock.
Empty talk or ideas.
The politician's speech was filled with poppycock that failed to address the real issues.
An absurd or nonsensical story or assertion.
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
Fab nonsense
His claims are just fab poppycock.
Complete rubbish
That story is complete poppycock!