hogwash
word
Definition
A slang word for nonsense, foolish talk, or something that is not true or believable.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal and often used to dismiss what someone else has said as ridiculous or false. Common in spoken English, especially in the US and UK. Not appropriate for formal situations. Similar to 'nonsense', but stronger and sometimes used with playful sarcasm.
Spanish: tonterías - disparatesPortuguese (BR): besteira - bobagemPortuguese (PT): disparates - tretasChinese (Simplified): 胡说八道 - 胡扯Chinese (Traditional): 胡說八道 - 胡扯Hindi: बकवासArabic: هراء
Example Sentences
That's just hogwash.
basic
He said the story was hogwash.
basic
I don't believe all that hogwash.
basic
Everything he promised was just political hogwash.
natural
Come on, you know that's complete hogwash!
natural
People sometimes believe the wildest hogwash online.
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