balderdash

American  

[bawl-der-dash] / ˈbɔl dərˌdæʃ /

noun

1. senseless, stupid, or exaggerated talk or writing; nonsense.

2. Obsolete. a muddled mixture of liquors.

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balderdash British  

/ ˈbɔːldəˌdæʃ /

noun

1. stupid or illogical talk; senseless rubbish

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Etymology

Origin of balderdash

First recorded in 1590–1600; of obscure origin

Example Sentences

One would have to be an expert in the field to identify it as total balderdash.

From Los Angeles Times

“I am upset on the behalf of young men in America. They cannot listen to this balderdash and this old-timey view of women, which is a caveman view.”

From Washington Times

“I believe the verdict is a bunch of balderdash,” Deters said.

From Seattle Times

Or in his own words - spat out in a Yorkshire growl - "bunkum and balderdash".

From BBC

In the moment, you might have listened to this balderdash and perhaps responded: “Well then, how would you like me to take this?”

From Washington Post