flubdub
[ fluhb-duhb ]
nounSlang.
pretentious nonsense or show; airs.
Origin of flubdub
1An Americanism dating back to 1885–90; origin uncertain
Words Nearby flubdub
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How to use flubdub in a sentence
Usual courtesies—good customer of your bank—you know; usual flubdub.
Cappy Ricks Retires | Peter B. KyneI was remembering some of the fulsome flubdub I'd read about him.
A Woman Named Smith | Marie Conway OemlerPlease her, you know—she's crazy on this society stunt—all flubdub to me of course.
The Adventures of Jimmie Dale | Frank L. Packard
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