Poppycock Meaning in English
word
ˈpɑpiˌkɔk
PAH-pee-kawk
pˈɒpɪkˌɒk
POP-i-kok
Definition
'Poppycock' is an old-fashioned, informal way to say something is nonsense or silly talk that you don't believe.
Usage & Nuances
'Poppycock' is rarely used in modern American English and sounds old-fashioned or humorous. It's informal, usually said in disbelief or jest. Similar words: 'nonsense', 'rubbish', but 'poppycock' is softer and less harsh.
Spanish: tonterías - bobadasPortuguese (BR): disparate - bobagemPortuguese (PT): disparate - tretaChinese (Simplified): 胡说 - 废话Chinese (Traditional): 胡說 - 廢話Hindi: बकवासArabic: هراء - كلام فارغBengali: অমূলক কথা - বাজে কথাRussian: чепуха - вздорJapanese: たわごと - ナンセンスVietnamese: lời nhảm nhí - điều vô lýKorean: 허튼소리 - 터무니없는 말Turkish: saçmalık - palavraUrdu: فضول بات - بکواسIndonesian: omong kosong - omong-omong
Example Sentences
That idea is just poppycock.
basic
Grandpa said the story was poppycock.
basic
Don’t listen to that, it’s all poppycock.
basic
Seriously, you expect me to believe that poppycock?
natural
He’s always talking poppycock to sound important.
natural
All that stuff about ghosts in the attic is pure poppycock.
natural