What does somethingburger mean?
Somethingburger means (nonce word, informal) Something believed or claimed to be unimportant that turns to be of some importance..
Somethingburger
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
(nonce word, informal) Something believed or claimed to be unimportant that turns to be of some importance..
Example Sentences
Despite the undeniable corruption, Hillary called the scandal "the biggest nothingburger ever." […] This was a somethingburger with everything on it, for crying out loud. And the media did its best to sweep it under the rug—not just for Hillary's sake, but Obama's as well.
Synonyms for somethingburger
Antonyms for somethingburger
Related Words
Word Forms
- somethingburgers
Usage Notes
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How do you use somethingburger in a sentence?
Despite the undeniable corruption, Hillary called the scandal "the biggest nothingburger ever." […] This was a somethingburger with everything on it, for crying out loud. And the media did its best to sweep it under the rug—not just for Hillary's sake, but Obama's as well.
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