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Balderdash

usgb/ˈbɔːldərdæʃ/Volume
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Informal UsagePlay
Used in casual conversation, often to express disapproval or disbelief in playful manner. SlideShe said she's never using the internet again - what balderdash!
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Emphasizing FalsehoodPlay
Emphasizes that something is believed to be completely untrue or nonsensical. SlideHe claimed he could fly without any aid, which is clear balderdash.
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Dismissive TonePlay
Conveys a strong rejection or dismissal of the spoken or written content as unworthy of serious consideration. SlideThe old rumors about the haunted house were dismissed as balderdash by the locals.