Stuff and nonsense Meaning in English
expression
ˈstəf/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈnɑnsɛns
STUHF and NON-sens
stˈʌf/ /ˈænd/ /nˈɒnsəns
st-UHF and NON-sens
Definition
A phrase used to say that something is silly, untrue, or not worth taking seriously.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly British and somewhat old-fashioned, usually said when strongly dismissing someone's claim or idea as silly or false. Polite but firm; not offensive. Commonly used in 'That's stuff and nonsense!' or 'It's all stuff and nonsense.'
Spanish: tonterías - disparatesPortuguese (BR): bobagem - besteiraPortuguese (PT): disparates - tonticesChinese (Simplified): 胡说八道Chinese (Traditional): 胡說八道Hindi: बकवास - फालतू बातेंArabic: هراء - كلام فارغBengali: অসার কথা - বাজে কথাRussian: чепуха - вздорJapanese: ばかげたこと - でたらめVietnamese: chuyện vớ vẩn - điều vô lýKorean: 헛소리 - 터무니없는 말Turkish: saçma sapan şeyler - saçmalıkUrdu: فضولیات اور بکواسIndonesian: omong kosong - hal yang tidak masuk akal
Example Sentences
Don't believe him; that's just stuff and nonsense.
basic
All that talk about magic is stuff and nonsense.
basic
Grandpa said it was stuff and nonsense when I told him about aliens.
basic
Honestly, what he said was just stuff and nonsense—don’t bother worrying about it.
natural
You really think that old rumor is true? That’s complete stuff and nonsense!
natural
The idea that cats can talk is absolute stuff and nonsense.
natural