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Definition |
express disbelief in something |
Examples |
1) He is just talking poppycock when
he says he saw a fish climbing a tree. 2) His explanation for being
late was nothing but poppycock. |
Etymology |
The term originated in the United States in
the 19th century, combining "poppy" (referring to the notion of
something insubstantial) with "cock" (a word used to describe the male
bird's strutting). |
Synonyms |
nonsense, rubbish |
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