fiddlesticks
word
Definition
An old-fashioned exclamation used to show disbelief, annoyance, or say that something is nonsense.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal and old-fashioned; rarely used in modern speech except for humor or to sound quaint. Used to dismiss something as silly or untrue. Not offensive. Similar in tone to 'nonsense' or 'rubbish'. Often used by older speakers or in playful contexts.
Spanish: ¡tonterías! - ¡pamplinas!Portuguese (BR): besteira! - bobagem!Portuguese (PT): asneira! - disparates!Chinese (Simplified): 胡说！- 胡闹！Chinese (Traditional): 胡說！- 胡鬧！Hindi: बकवास! - बेहूदगी!Arabic: هراء! - كلام فارغ!
Example Sentences
Oh, fiddlesticks! I forgot my keys at home.
basic
That idea is just fiddlesticks.
basic
Fiddlesticks! The bus just left.
basic
You think that's true? Fiddlesticks!
natural
I heard the rumor, but honestly, it’s all fiddlesticks.
natural
‘You’ll never find your wallet again.’ ‘Oh, fiddlesticks! I’ll look for it myself.’
natural