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bunkum Definition

☆ bun·kum (buŋ′kəm)

noun

Informal talk that is empty, insincere, or merely for effect; humbug

Etymology: phonetic respelling of buncombe

bunkum Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • complete: Actually, this was complete bunkum in the case of The Truman Show a film which said nothing about the modern media.
  • sheer: The 'pleasure principle ' advocated above is sheer bunkum.
  • metaphysical: Cynics of today regard this as metaphysical bunkum, yet it might be pragmatic realism tomorrow.
  • pure: But dream on, chaps - that scenario is pure bunkum.

Browse dictionary entries near bunkum

  1. ‹ bunko
  2. ‹ bunkmate
  3. ‹ bunkhouse
  4. ‹ bunker mentality
  5. ‹ Bunker Hill
  6. ‹ bunker
  7. ‹ bunk bed
  8. ‹ bunk
  9. ‹ bunion
  10. ‹ Bunin
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