What does bunkum mean?
Bunkum means (slang, dated, countable) Senseless talk; nonsense; a piece of nonsense..
Bunkum
/ˈbʌŋkəm/ · noun
Meaning
(slang, dated, countable) Senseless talk; nonsense; a piece of nonsense..
Definitions by Sense
- (slang, dated, countable) Senseless talk; nonsense; a piece of nonsense.
- (politics, dated) Bombastic political posturing or oratorical display designed only for show or public applause.
Example Sentences
[…] the manifold and serpentine wiles and evasions, shufflings and fencings, deceits and dissimulations, he had practised —the bunkums and the quackeries, […]
The part of that word to focus on is bunk, short for bunkum, which is what these types attack with vigor and all the obsessiveness of the bunkum spreaders themselves.
Synonyms for bunkum
Antonyms for bunkum
Related Words
Word Forms
- bunkums
- buncombe
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for bunkum?
Common synonyms include absurdity, all my eye, all my eye and Betty Martin, applesauce.
What is the opposite of bunkum?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use bunkum in a sentence?
[…] the manifold and serpentine wiles and evasions, shufflings and fencings, deceits and dissimulations, he had practised —the bunkums and the quackeries, […]
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