tommyrot

[ tom-ee-rot ]

noun

1. nonsense; utter foolishness.

   Synonyms: balderdash, rubbish, rot, bosh

tommyrot

/ ˈtɒmɪˌrɒt /

noun

1. utter nonsense; tomfoolery

Word History and Origins

Origin of tommyrot¹

1880–85; tommy simpleton ( tomfool ) + rot

Example Sentences

I havent time to explain my reasons for cutting that tommyrot out, retorted Piper.

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Our object is to check by every legitimate means the spread of tommyrot in this country and the world generally.

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I am a young man still, with years and years before me in which I shall no doubt talk a lot of tommyrot.

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I had to let the next deal pass without any further attempt to discover Dodds's opinion about tommyrot.

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The rapid increase of the habit of talking tommyrot was dwelt upon and the necessity for prompt action was emphasized.

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