buncombe

/ˈbʌŋkʌm/

Definitions

1. noun

insincere or foolish talk; nonsense

“The politician’s campaign promises were nothing but buncombe to win votes.”

2. verb

to talk or speak nonsense; to deceive or cheat

“The con artist was buncombeing his way into people’s wallets with false promises.”

Synonyms

  • nonsense
  • rubbish

Antonyms

  • sincerity
  • truth