buncombe

[ buhng-kuhm ]

/ ˈbʌŋ kəm /

noun

a less common variant of bunkum.

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Example sentences from the Web for buncombe

What is the origin of the term “buncombe” as popularly used?
Southern Literature From 1579-1895|Louise Manly
Buncombe (usually spelled bunkum) is in all the later English dictionaries.
The American Language|Henry L. Mencken
This is the surest way to fetch him; he never fails to swell out his chest when he hears that buncombe.
The American Credo|George Jean Nathan
He spoke rather proudly than otherwise of Mrs. Buncombe's artistic success.
The Whirlpool|George Gissing

She did occasionally visit the house, though only for an hour or two; just to show, said Buncombe, that there was no ill-feeling.
The Whirlpool|George Gissing

British Dictionary definitions for buncombe

buncombe

/ (ˈbʌŋkəm) /

noun

a variant spelling (esp US) of bunkum

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